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Canon T7i vs Sony A580

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon T7i vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A100
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Canon T7i vs Sony A580 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A580

 T7i A580 
LaunchedFebruary 2017May 2011More recent by 70 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon T7i

 A580 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A580

 T7i A580 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Canon T7i vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon T7i vs Sony A580 size comparison

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

Canon T7i vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon T7i vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Sony A580 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography information
Sony A580 Street photography information
73
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7i
Sports photography with Sony A580
66
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography information
Sony A580 Travel photography information
80
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
61
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography advice
Sony A580 Landscape photography advice
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
2 card slots
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging details
Sony A580 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon T7i vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A580
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2011-05-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 grams (1.17 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life 600 photos 1050 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at release $749 $848