Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Canon EOS Rebel T6i

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T7EOS Rebel T6i
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T6
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T6s
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II lens)$749/£599/€799 (body only), $899/£689/€899 (with 18-55 STM lens), $1099 (with 18-135 STM lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      ProcessorDIGIC 4+DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points919
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points19
      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
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.51x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.0 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 T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Flash Range9.20 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites
      3
      E-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture 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 T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      DxO Low Light ISO1009919
      DxO Color Depth22.622.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.912.0
      DxO Overall Score7171
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Movie File FormatMOVMP4
      Audio File FormatLPCMAAC
      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]
      H.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.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 T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      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
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/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 wired or wireless (Possible by using Remote Switch RS-60E3) wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Dimensions129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07")132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)475 g (1.05 lb / 16.76 oz)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.65 x 5.95"
      Package Weight2.585 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Battery PackLP-E10LP-E17
      Battery Life500 shots440 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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