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Canon T7i vs Sony A230

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Old Model is Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A200
  • Updated by Sony A290
Photography Glossary

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon T7i versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was brought out 7 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the T7i grades vs the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A230

 T7i A230 
ReleasedFebruary 2017May 2009Fresher by 95 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Canon T7i

 A230 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A230

 T7i A230 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i has outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i vs the A230.

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A230 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and A230.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon T7i to produce extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern T7i provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography information
Sony A230 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Sony A230 Street photography info
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography information
Sony A230 Sports photography information
66
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
80
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
Sony A230 Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Sony A230 Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon T7i vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A230
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2009-05-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 pounds) 490 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 600 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $749 $569