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Canon T7i vs Sony A700

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Canon T7i vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
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Canon T7i vs Sony A700 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon T7i versus Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T7i was brought out 9 years later than the A700 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the T7i matches up vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A700

 T7i A700 
ReleasedFebruary 2017December 2007Fresher by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon T7i

 A700 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A700

 T7i A700 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Canon T7i vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon T7i comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T7i versus Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the T7i and the A700.

Canon T7i vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A700 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and A700.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon T7i to give greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher T7i will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Sony A700
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography details
Sony A700 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography info
Sony A700 Travel photography info
80
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
49
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Sony A700
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging factors
Sony A700 Vlogging factors
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T7i vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A700
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Other name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2007-12-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lbs) 768g (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots One 2
Price at release $749 $1,000