Canon T7i vs Sony A58
67 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
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Canon T7i vs Sony A58 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Older Model is Sony A57

Canon T7i vs Sony A58 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon T7i vs Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

The T7i was introduced 3 years later than the A58 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the T7i scores vs the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon T7i vs Sony A58 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T7i Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A58
T7i | A58 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | ![]() | November 2013 | Fresher by 40 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon T7i
A58 | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A58
T7i | A58 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Canon T7i vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T7i features outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Canon T7i vs Sony A58 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the T7i versus the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and A58 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A58.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon T7i to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent T7i will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Sony A58 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony SLT-A58 |
Also called as | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 532g (1.17 pounds) | 492g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 shots | 690 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $749 | $645 |