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Canon T7i vs Sony A35

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Canon T7i vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Canon T7i vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon T7i vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was revealed 5 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the T7i matches up against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A35

 T7i A35 
IntroducedFebruary 2017September 2011Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon T7i

 A35 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A35

 T7i A35 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Canon T7i vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the T7i against the A35.

Canon T7i vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A35 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and A35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon T7i to provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer T7i is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
80
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Sony A35
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Sony A35
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (415g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon T7i vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A35
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony SLT-A35
Also called EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2011-09-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 grams (1.17 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 600 shots 440 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $749 $598