Canon T7i vs Sony A580

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon T7i versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was launched 5 years later than the A580 and that 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 A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T7i grades versus the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T7i Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon T7i features 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 A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T7i versus Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i versus the A580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and A580 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A580.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon T7i to result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent T7i should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.