Let’s see how the latest Canon Rebel T7i compares to the mirrorless Sony A6300. If you’re looking to buy your first camera or upgrade from your current one, check out which one is better for you.
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 A6300 Megapixels 24.2 24.2 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 45 425 Cross-type AF Points 45 425 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 (2.3M) Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100% Viewfinder Magnification 0.82x 1.07x Video Resolution 1920x1080 (30/25/24p) 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) 1280x720 (60/50p) 1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p) Microphone Jack Yes Yes 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 44 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 1.4s 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 400 shots Battery Included Yes (LP-E17) Yes (NP-FW50) Weight 18.8 oz (532g) 14.3 oz (404g) Size 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0" 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9" Price Amazon Amazon Release Date 2017 2016
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 A6300 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.
- JPEG & RAW Buffer – No limit to how many JPEG’s you can take before the buffer fills.
- Flash Sync Speed – A little bit faster at 1/200 vs 1/160
- Startup Time – Not tested yet, but DSLRs turn on ~0.5s faster than even the fastest mirrorless cameras. The T7i should be no exception
- Battery Life – 200 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
- Less Expensive – Body only, the T7i costs around $300 less
If video is your main priority, you’re probably in a dilemma right now. The Canon T7i offers video stabilization, touchscreen and a better LCD screen, but there’s no 4K or even 60fps in Full HD. If you don’t care about 4K then your choice gets easier (not to mention you need more storage and a very good computer to handle 4K files).
The Canon T7i is quite a lot cheaper and $300 could get you 1 or 2 affordable prime, or zoom lenses. It depends on what features you find important, but both cameras will be excellent for photography! Despite being a DSLR, the T7i is also not that heavier so if you’re okay with the bigger size and prefer Canon’s EF lenses, a bigger battery life and the previously mentioned video improvements, you’ll love it.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Sony A6300 Advantages:
- 425 AF Points – Almost 10x as many AF points.
- 11 vs 6fps – A very big difference for sports and wildlife
- Focus Peaking – The camera can highlight what’s in focus; great for people with bad eye sight or when manually focusing
- 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
- 4K Video – Not only does the A6300 sweep the T7i in Full HD video (120fps), it also offers 4K at 30fps!
- Weight & Size – Slightly lighter, noticeably smaller
The Sony A6300 is mirrorless and can therefore be much more compact, despite the fact both cameras use an APS-C sensor. Since there’s no mirror, it’s why the A6300 can shoot a whopping 11fps and offer 425 AF points. If you need 4K video then you already know which one is a better deal.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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