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Canon T7i vs Sony A350

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon T7i vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Canon T7i vs Sony A350 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon T7i versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T7i was manufactured 8 years after the A350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the T7i scores vs the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A350

 T7i A350 
RevealedFebruary 2017June 2008More modern by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Canon T7i

 A350 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A350

 T7i A350 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Canon T7i vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon T7i versus Sony A350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the T7i versus the A350.

Canon T7i vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A350.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon T7i to provide more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher T7i provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Sony A350 Sports photography features
67
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
51
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (674g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Sony A350
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T7i vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A350
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2008-06-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 532 gr (1.17 pounds) 674 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery life 600 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $749 $600