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Canon T7i vs Sony A55

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Canon T7i vs Sony A55 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • New Model is Sony A57
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Canon T7i vs Sony A55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A55

 T7i A55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017August 2010More modern by 79 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Canon T7i

 A55 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A55

 T7i A55 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T7i vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon T7i vs Sony A55 size comparison

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

Canon T7i vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon T7i vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Sony A55 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography features
Sony A55 Street photography features
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Sony A55 Sports photography details
67
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography info
Sony A55 Travel photography info
80
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
62
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Sony A55
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Sony A55 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
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Canon T7i vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A55
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony SLT-A55
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony SLT-A55
Other name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2010-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 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 Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 816
Other
Battery life 600 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $749 $800