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Canon T7i vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Let’s check out how the Canon T7i compares to the Sony A77 II.

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 T7iA77 II
Megapixels24.224.3
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
AA FilterYesYes
Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
Body Image StabilizationYes (Movie only)Yes - 5-Axis
Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony A
ISO100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO51,20050 - 51,200
AF Points4579
Cross-type AF Points4515 cross-type
Continuous Mode6fps12fps
LCD3.0" - Fully Articulated3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution1,040,000 dots1,229,760 dots
TouchscreenYesNo
Focus PeakingNoYes
Top LCD DisplayNoYes
Viewfinder TypeOpticalEVF
Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
Viewfinder Magnification0.82x1.09x
Video Resolution1920x1080 (60/30/24p)1920x1080 (60/24p)
 1280x720 (60/50p)1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone JackYesYes
Headphone JackNoNo
Memory Card TypeSD SD or MS Pro
Dual Card SlotsNoNo
SD UHS SupportUHS-IUHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed30"30"
Bulb ModeYesYes
JPEG Buffer SizeUnlimited26
RAW Buffer Size2728
Time LapseYesYes
Built-in FlashYesYes
Max Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Startup Timex0.8s
Built-in Wi-FiYesYes
Built-in GPSNoNo
Built- in NFCYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
USB TypeUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Environmentally SealedNoYes
Battery Life (CIPA)600 shots480 shots
Battery IncludedYes (LP-E17)Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight18.8 oz (532g)25.6 oz (726g)
Size5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0"5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
PriceAmazonAmazon
Release Date20172014

Canon T7i Advantages:

  • Cross-Type– All 45 points are cross-type compared to 15 on the A77 II.
  • LCD Size – Fully articulated instead of only tilting LCD.
  • Touchscreen – The T7i has touchscreen support so you can select your focus point on the screen itself, and also navigate/zoom in your pictures quicker.
  • Buffer – The JPEG buffer is unlimited compared to 26. For most situations 26 will be enough, but in certain sports/wildlife moments you’ll want to go higher than that. RAW is nearly identical.
  • Connections – The T7i also features a Bluetooth connection
  • Battery Life – A little bit over 100 shots longer
  • Size & Weight – The T7i is almost 200g lighter and noticeably smaller
  • Less expensive – Body only, the T7i goes for $250 less

The main advantages of the T7i are Canon’s Dual Pixel AF for video tracking of fast subjects, bigger buffer, touchscreen and the articulating LCD screen. It’s also cheaper, but it depends on how much you’re willing to spend.

It’s also more compact so don’t forget about the size and weight differences.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Sony A77 II Advantages:

  • Body Stabilization – The A77 II has a 5-axis built-in stabilization that works for photos and videos.
  • 12fps vs 6fps – Twice as fast! Excellent for sports and wildlife.
  • Focus Peaking – Every mirrorless camera offers focus peaking. If you’re focusing with a manual lens or have a bad eye sight, the camera highlights what part of your image is in focus. Great for video too!
  • Top LCD Display – This is something you’ll never see on an entry-level DSLR. Having a top LCD display means you can quickly see and change all of your settings, and that includes ISO and auto focus type as well. If shooting in manual, you don’t always have to check the LCD screen if your settings are correct.
  • Viewfinder – Its coverage is 100% and what you see in the viewfinder is exactly what you get (exposure wise too) since it’s electronic. The magnification is also a little bit bigger too.
  • Faster Max. Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000
  • Flash X-Sync Speed – 1/250 instead of 1/200
  • Environmentally Sealed – More protected for shooting in rain/snow/dust etc.

The A77 II has a translucent mirror, which is why the camera is capable of shooting 12 frames per second.

It’s quite for affordable for what it offers really; 24MP APS-C sensor, 12fps, built-in stabilization and environmental sealing.

If you’re okay with spending $250 and find the advantages a must for your work, then the A77 II will be great. You can check out all Sony’s A lenses here because there aren’t nearly as

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

 

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