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Canon T7i vs Sony A560

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Canon T7i vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Refreshed by Canon T8i
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Canon T7i vs Sony A560 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon T7i vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was introduced 6 years after the A560 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the T7i grades vs the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A560

 T7i A560 
ReleasedFebruary 2017August 2010More modern by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Canon T7i

 A560 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A560

 T7i A560 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon T7i vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the T7i against the A560.

Canon T7i vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A560 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and A560.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon T7i to provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T7i is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Sony A560
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography details
Sony A560 Street photography details
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography highlights
Sony A560 Travel photography highlights
80
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
60
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Sony A560
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
2 card slots
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Sony A560 Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon T7i vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A560
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2010-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life 600 shots 1050 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 2
Price at launch $749 $650