Canon T7i vs Sony A850
67 Imaging
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84 Overall
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Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A850
T7i | A850 | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | April 2010 | Fresher by 84 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Canon T7i
A850 | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A850
T7i | A850 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A850 is 67 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Canon T7i vs Sony A850 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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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 |