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Canon T7i vs Sony A68

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon T7i vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Older Model is Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A65
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Canon T7i vs Sony A68 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon T7i vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was released 16 months later than the A68 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T7i scores versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A68

 T7i A68 
LaunchedFebruary 2017November 2015Fresher by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon T7i

 A68 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A68

 T7i A68 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Canon T7i vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon T7i has got external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon T7i vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the T7i versus the A68.

Canon T7i vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A68 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and A68.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer T7i should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Sony A68
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography information
Sony A68 Sports photography information
66
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
80
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
55
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (510 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography info
Sony A68 Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery life (510 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Sony A68
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon T7i vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A68
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony SLT-A68
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2015-11-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz X
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 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 610g (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 510 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $749 $581