The Canon Rebel T7i is a DSLR and brings plenty of exciting features to the table, whereas the Sony A6000 is a mirrorless camera announced in 2014. In those 3 years, let’s see what has changed and whether newer is in this case, better.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model
is better suited for your needs.
| Canon T7i | Sony A6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| AA Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Body Image Stabilization | Yes (Movie only) | No |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
| ISO | 100 - 25,600 | 100 -25,600 |
| Expanded ISO | 51,200 | 51,200 |
| AF Points | 45 | 179 |
| Cross-type AF Points | 45 | 179 phase |
| Continuous Mode | 6fps | 11fps |
| LCD | 3.0" - Fully Articulated | 3.0" - Articulating |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | No | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | EVF (1.44M) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 1.07x |
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60/30/24p) | 1920x1080 (60/24p) |
| 1280x720 (60/50p) | 1440x1080 (30p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD | SD or MS Pro |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 30" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 47 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 27 | 22 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/160 |
| Startup Time | x | 2.2s |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Built- in NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Environmentally Sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 600 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (LP-E17) | Yes (NP-FW50) |
| Weight | 18.8 oz (532g) | 12.1 oz (344g) |
| Size | 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0" | 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2014 |
Canon T7i Advantages:
- Video Stabilization – The T7i features a built-in video only stabilization, handy for when recording videos with a lens that doesn’t have IS
- LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated, whereas the A6000 only tilts and does not swivel. The screen is also slightly sharper.
- Touchscreen – The LCD of the T7i is touchscreen. This is great for selecting your focus point on the screen itself, zooming in the pictures and navigating through the menus.
- Microphone Jack – If audio is important to you, you can plug an external microphone directly into the T7i
- JPEG & RAW Buffer – No limit to how many JPEG’s you can take before the buffer fills. The RAW buffer is also slightly larger.
- Flash Sync Speed – A little bit faster at 1/200 vs 1/160
- Startup Time – Not tested yet, but based on other Rebel cameras the T7i should turn on more than 1s faster compared to the A6000.
- Battery Life – 240 shots more with a single charge. These are CIPA tests where the flash is used for 50% of the photographs, so expect both to go much higher in normal situations.
- Bluetooth – You can now send your shots using Bluetooth
- Lens Mount – As of 2017, there are a lot more lenses you can use on the T7i. Sony has some impressive lenses too, but this is where Canon’s 30+ year old EF mount comes in play
The Canon T7i is a much better choice for videographers. There’s a microphone jack, a fully articulated LCD screen and touchscreen support. Thanks to Dual Pixel AF, video focusing is usable even for fast moving subjects.
This is a very tough decision because both cameras offer a lot for the money, and the new Canon T7i is easily the best Rebel for the money. All 45 AF points are cross-type (identical AF system as found in the more expensive 80D), video stabilization, unlimited JPEG buffer and a ton of Canon lenses to choose from make it an exciting DSLR for both amateurs and more advanced photographers.
The battery also lasts longer so if you often travel, you’ll have to ask which is more important to you; longer battery life in a bigger body, or carrying 2-3 batteries and having a smaller camera.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Sony A6000 Advantages:
- 179 AF Points – Four times as many AF points and they’re all phase-detection. None of them are cross-type though, but the performance should be similar, except that with more points you can be more precise where you want to focus on.
- 11 vs 6fps – A very big difference for sports and wildlife. More shots means you have more chances of getting that amazing moment with razor sharpness.
- Focus Peaking – The camera can highlight what’s in focus; great for people with bad eye sight or when manually focusing. Standard feature for all mirrorless cameras.
- Viewfinder – While EVF vs Optical is a personal preference in terms of which one looks nicer, the EVF has a 100% viewfinder coverage and shows you exactly how your shot is going to look before taking a picture
- Environmentally Sealed – Less chances of water getting into the camera (also better for shooting in difficult conditions)
- Weight & Size – Almost 200g lighter and a lot smaller.
- Less Expensive – Almost $200 cheaper
If you want something really small, light and affordable, there’s no better camera than the Sony A6000 out right now. It was awesome in 2014 and still is.
The most exciting features are definitely the 24MP sensor, a 179 Hybrid AF point system, 11fps and an environmentally sealed body. If video is important to you, the T7i offers a lot more, but the Sony A6000 released in 2014 is the best choice if you want to start with a mirrorless camera without paying a lot.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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