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Canon T7i vs Sony A390

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon T7i vs Sony A390 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
  • Released February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A380
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Canon T7i vs Sony A390 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon T7i vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was launched 6 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the T7i grades against the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A390

 T7i A390 
ReleasedFebruary 2017July 2010More recent by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon T7i

 A390 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A390

 T7i A390 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Canon T7i vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T7i comes with 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 A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the T7i versus the A390.

Canon T7i vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A390 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and A390.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon T7i to show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer T7i is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Sony A390
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography highlights
Sony A390 Street photography highlights
73
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography advice
Sony A390 Sports photography advice
66
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography info
Sony A390 Travel photography info
80
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
53
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography information
Sony A390 Landscape photography information
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Sony A390
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon T7i vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A390
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2010-07-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
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 resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 grams (1.17 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 600 photos 230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $749 $500