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Canon T7i vs Sony A380

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon T7i vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Updated by Canon T8i
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
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Canon T7i vs Sony A380 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon T7i vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A380 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was brought out 7 years later than the A380 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T7i scores versus the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A380

 T7i A380 
IntroducedFebruary 2017August 2009More recent by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon T7i

 A380 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A380

 T7i A380 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Canon T7i vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon T7i has got external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T7i vs Sony A380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T7i and the A380.

Canon T7i vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and A380 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A380.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon T7i to offer more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher T7i should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
Sony A380 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
80
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Sony A380
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging details
Sony A380 Vlogging details
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon T7i vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A380
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Also called as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2009-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $749 $899