Canon EOS M vs Canon T7i

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Canon EOS M vs Canon T7i

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Compare Canon EOS M image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon EOS M advantages over Canon T7i

Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
32 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
503g vs 747g
Lighter weight

Canon T7i advantages over Canon EOS M

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.74 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
148 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.0 fps vs 4.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
24 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality similar to Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1 DSLRs, with 18-megapixel APS-C-type sensor delivering considerable resolution for a mirrorless camera; Solid build and sleek design; Bright, high-resolution 3-inch LCD touchscreen monitor; Full 1080p HD video recording that's virtually silent with an STM lens.
Barely acceptable autofocus speed still lags far behind most mirrorless cameras despite firmware update fix; Limited physical controls and buttons, including no Program, Priority, or Manual on Mode dial; Lacks built-in flash or electronic viewfinder option; Only two compact EF-M mount lenses currently available.
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Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range & high ISO quality over T6i; 45-point AF system; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Improved buffer depth.
Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISO still lags behind competitors; No 4K video.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-C3

$600
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-C3

Canon T7i

Sony NEX-C3

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$559
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon T7i vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5N

Canon T7i

Sony NEX-5N

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T7i vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5R

Canon T7i

Sony NEX-5R

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon T6i

Canon EOS M

Canon T6i

$600
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M vs Canon T6i

Canon T7i

Canon T6i

$700
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon T7i vs Canon T6i

Compared to Pentax KP

Canon EOS M

Pentax KP

$600
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Pentax KP

Canon T7i

Pentax KP

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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