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Canon T7i vs Sony A850

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon T7i versus Sony A850, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the A850 (25MP) is pretty well matched but the T7i (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The T7i was brought out 6 years later than the A850 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the T7i grades against the A850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A850

 T7i A850 
LaunchedFebruary 2017April 2010Fresher by 84 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Canon T7i

 A850 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A850

 T7i A850 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check the Canon T7i versus Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the T7i compared to the A850.

Canon T7i vs Sony A850 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A850 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and A850.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T7i due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A850 will resolve greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer T7i will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography advice
Sony A850 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Sony A850 as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
66
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography factors
Sony A850 Travel photography factors
80
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
55
weather proofing
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Sony A850
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging info
Sony A850 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A850
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Alternative name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2010-04-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lb) 895 gr (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1415
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 880 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $749 $0