Canon T7i vs Sony A55

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon T7i and Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was manufactured 6 years after the A55 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the T7i grades vs the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T7i Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i has external measurements 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 A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T7i against the A55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A55 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and A55.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon T7i to render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger T7i will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.