Canon T7i vs Sony RX100 VII

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon T7i vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty similar but the T7i (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The T7i was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the T7i matches up vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T7i offers outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Canon T7i vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the T7i versus the RX100 VII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and RX100 VII is 67 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T7i having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon T7i will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged T7i is going to be behind in sensor technology.