We’ve got 2 excellent cameras to compare here, the new Canon Rebel T7i vs the mirrorless Sony A6500. The technology behind them is quite different so let’s see which one is a better deal for the money.
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 A6500 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) Yes - 5-Axis 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 Yes Focus Peaking No Yes Top LCD Display No No Viewfinder Type Optical EVF Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100% Viewfinder Magnification 0.82x 1.07x Video Resolution 1920x1080 (60/30/24p) 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 231 RAW Buffer Size 27 110 Time Lapse Yes Yes Built-in Flash Yes Yes Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/160 Startup Time x 1.3s 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 350 shots Battery Included Yes (LP-E17) Yes (NP-FW50) Weight 18.8 oz (532g) 16.0 oz (453g) Size 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0" 4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1" Price Amazon Amazon Release Date 2017 2016
Canon T7i Advantages:
- LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated, whereas the A6500 only tilts and does not swivel. The screen is also slightly sharper.
- JPEG Buffer – No limit to how many JPEG’s you can take before the buffer fills, but the Sony still manages an impressive 231
- 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 – 250 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 goes for twice as less
What to say, we’re comparing an advanced mirrorless camera to a DSLR that costs half the price.
The obvious T7i advantages are its bigger battery life, Canon’s EF mount and the LCD screen that is fully articulated. It’s very impressive for a Rebel when you compare it to other DSLRs and how much they go for, but it doesn’t look like anything special compared to the latest Sony cameras.
We think the price should be enough big of a factor to help most people with decision. If you’re trying to spend as little as possible and want more lenses to choose from, the T7i wins. Other than that… read below.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Sony A6500 Advantages:
- Body Image Stabilization – The A6500 has a built-in 5-axis image stabilization that works for video and photography.
- 425 AF Points – All phase detection AF.
- 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 A6500 sweep the T7i in Full HD video (120fps), it also offers 4K at 30fps!
- RAW Buffer Size – Almost 5x bigger buffer for those of you who like to shoot action in RAW
- Weight & Size – Slightly lighter, noticeably smaller
The Sony A6000 was an amazing camera. This A6500 manages to pump out even more and this is why it’s one of the best selling mirrorless models right now. 24 megapixel APS-C sensor, 11 frames per second with 429 AF (phase-detection) points, built-in stabilization and 4K video in a small and light body.
If you have the money and find all of the advantages about exciting and can see yourself using them (both photo and video), you will absolutely love the new A6500.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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