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Canon T7i vs Sony A99

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Successor is Sony A99 II
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Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon T7i and Sony A99, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the T7i (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The T7i was released 4 years later than the A99 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the T7i matches up against the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A99

 T7i A99 
ReleasedFebruary 2017December 2012More recent by 51 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Canon T7i

 A99 T7i 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A99

 T7i A99 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T7i and Sony A99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the T7i and the A99.

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A99 is 67 and 57 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and A99.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The T7i includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger T7i provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Sony A99
80
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
60
environment proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography features
Sony A99 Landscape photography features
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
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Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A99
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony SLT-A99
Also called as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2012-12-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (1.17 pounds) 812 grams (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at release $749 $1,998