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Canon T7i vs Sony FX3

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Replacement is Canon T8i
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon T7i versus Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The T7i was launched 5 years before the FX3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T7i scores versus the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony FX3

 T7i FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon T7i

 FX3 T7i 
ReleasedFebruary 2021February 2017More recent by 48 months
Display resolution1440k1040kClearer display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony FX3

 T7i FX3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T7i enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the T7i compared to the FX3.

Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7i and FX3 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and FX3.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The T7i because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon T7i will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older T7i is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Sony FX3 Street photography info
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Sony FX3 Sports photography details
66
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (600 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography features
Sony FX3 Travel photography features
80
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
71
great battery (600 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography info
Sony FX3 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (600 shots)
2 card slots
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging features
Sony FX3 Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
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Canon T7i vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony FX3
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony FX3
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony FX3
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-02-15 2021-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 759
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Number of lenses 326 187
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 grams (1.17 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 600 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $749 $3,900