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Canon T7i vs Sony A37

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon T7i versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was introduced 4 years later than the A37 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the T7i grades against the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A37

 T7i A37 
LaunchedFebruary 2017May 2012More recent by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon T7i

 A37 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A37

 T7i A37 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T7i offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the T7i versus the A37.

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A37 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and A37.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon T7i to show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent T7i provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7i
Street photography with Sony A37
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Sony A37 Sports photography details
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Sony A37
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6")
terrible battery (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Sony A37
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon T7i vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A37
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony SLT-A37
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2012-05-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.6 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 532g (1.17 pounds) 506g (1.12 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 600 photos 500 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $749 $522