Sony A7S vs Canon T7i

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Sony A7S vs Canon T7i

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35mm 847.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7S conclusion.

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

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How does it shoot? Canon T7i in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Sony A7S II
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Succeeded by the Canon T8i
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Differences

Sony A7S advantages over Canon T7i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 8.40 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
48 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.71x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger RAW buffer
39 vs 24 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon T7i advantages over Sony A7S

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$899 vs $1998*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 380 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
148 vs 62 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

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Review Excerpt

Outstanding high ISO performance; excellent dynamic range; 4K video recording (via uncompressed HDMI); XAVC S option for HD video; Slightly improved battery life over A7/A7R; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC connectivity.
4K video requires expensive external recorder; Sluggish startup time; Loud shutter; Silent Shooting mode hurts image quality; Lacks a built-in, pop-up flash; Limited selection of native Sony FE lenses.
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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 Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Sony A7S

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$1998
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7999
35mm

Thinner
More pixels

Compare Sony A7S vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Canon T7i

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7999
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon T6i

Sony A7S

Canon T6i

$1998
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A7S vs Canon T6i

Canon T7i

Canon T6i

$700
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Compared to Sony A7S II

Sony A7S

Sony A7S II

$1998
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$2398
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A7S vs Sony A7S II

Canon T7i

Sony A7S II

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$2398
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Leica M (Typ 262)

Sony A7S

Leica M (Typ 262)

$1998
35mm

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$4995
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Sony A7S vs Leica M (Typ 262)

Canon T7i

Leica M (Typ 262)

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$4995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T7i vs Leica M (Typ 262)

Compared to Pentax KP

Sony A7S

Pentax KP

$1998
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A7S 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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