Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II
67 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
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62 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
73
Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Older Model is Sony A77

Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The T7i was revealed 2 years later than the A77 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T7i matches up versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon T7i Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A77 II
T7i | A77 II | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | ![]() | May 2014 | Fresher by 34 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Canon T7i
A77 II | T7i | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A77 II
T7i | A77 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate 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 A77 II Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the T7i and the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A77 II is 67 and 62 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and A77 II.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer T7i is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Otherwise known as | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | Bionz X |
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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 532g (1.17 pounds) | 647g (1.43 pounds) |
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 All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | 480 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $749 | $1,198 |