Canon T7i vs Sony A900
67 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
66 Features
62 Overall
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Canon T7i vs Sony A900 Key Specs
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(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Successor is Sony A99

Canon T7i vs Sony A900 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon T7i and Sony A900, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the A900 (25MP) is fairly comparable but the T7i (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

The T7i was revealed 8 years after the A900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T7i scores against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon T7i vs Sony A900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A900
T7i | A900 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | ![]() | October 2008 | More modern by 102 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Canon T7i
A900 | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A900
T7i | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Canon T7i vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i provides external measurements 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 A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Analyze the Canon T7i and Sony A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the T7i vs the A900.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A900 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and A900.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T7i having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will provide more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent T7i should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Sony A900 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Otherwise known as | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-02-15 | 2008-10-22 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 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 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 532 grams (1.17 lb) | 895 grams (1.97 lb) |
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 Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 pictures | 880 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch pricing | $749 | $2,736 |