Canon T7i vs Sony A99
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Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Sony A900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

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.

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.

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A99
T7i | A99 | |||
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Released | February 2017 | ![]() | December 2012 | More recent by 51 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Canon T7i
A99 | T7i | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A99
T7i | A99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Sony A99 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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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 |