Canon T7i vs Sony A65
67 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Canon T7i vs Sony A65 Key Specs
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- 24MP - 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
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced November 2011
- Newer Model is Sony A68
Canon T7i vs Sony A65 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon T7i vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe T7i was revealed 5 years after the A65 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T7i grades vs the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon T7i vs Sony A65 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T7i Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A65
T7i | A65 | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | November 2011 | More modern by 64 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon T7i
A65 | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A65
T7i | A65 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Canon T7i vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i comes with physical 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 A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
See the Canon T7i vs Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the T7i versus the A65.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Canon T7i vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and A65.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer T7i should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon T7i vs Sony A65 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony SLT-A65 |
Otherwise known as | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 532 gr (1.17 lb) | 622 gr (1.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | 560 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
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 |
Price at release | $749 | $700 |