Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs Canon EOS Rebel T7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T2iEOS Rebel T7
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3i
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed, Precision MatteFixed
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color liquid-crystal LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.50x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 150 Frames (JPEG) / 11 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Auto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Flash Range13.00 m9.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites
      3
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock(1) Auto AE lock:
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      (2) Manual AE lock:
      In P, Tv and Av modes, possible with the AE lock button (Press again to update)
      Possible in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      DxO Low Light ISO8071009
      DxO Color Depth22.022.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.611.9
      DxO Overall Score6671
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [46 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [46 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps [11 Mbps]
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p
      640 x 480
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Other I/O1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5/RC-6 wired or wireless (Possible by using Remote Switch RS-60E3)
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)475 g (1.05 lb / 16.76 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Battery PackLP-E8LP-E10
      Battery Life470 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiberPolycarbonate


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