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Canon T7i vs Sony A100

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon T7i vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Replacement is Canon T8i
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Canon T7i vs Sony A100 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon T7i and Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T7i was launched 10 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the T7i grades vs the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A100

 T7i A100 
ReleasedFebruary 2017July 2006Fresher by 129 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon T7i

 A100 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A100

 T7i A100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Canon T7i vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T7i and Sony A100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the T7i versus the A100.

Canon T7i vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A100 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and A100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon T7i to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent T7i will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
Sony A100 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography advice
Sony A100 Street photography advice
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Sony A100 Sports photography details
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography advice
Sony A100 Travel photography advice
80
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Sony A100
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T7i vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A100
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2006-07-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 pounds) 638g (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 600 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $749 $1,000