Sony NEX-5T vs Canon T7

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Sony NEX-5T vs Canon T7

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APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-5T Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Canon T7

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.78 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
38 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
392g vs 675g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon T7 advantages over Sony NEX-5T

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
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
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

500 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
150 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony NEX-5T, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Sony NEX-5T First Shots

We haven’t reviewed the Canon T7.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-3N

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-3N

Canon T7

Sony NEX-3N

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-5T

Samsung NX1100

$299
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Samsung NX1100

Canon T7

Samsung NX1100

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T7 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A5000

Canon T7

Sony A5000

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T7 vs Sony A5000

Compared to Canon T7i

Sony NEX-5T

Canon T7i

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Canon T7i

Canon T7

Canon T7i

$464
APS-C

Less expensive

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T7 vs Canon T7i

Compared to Canon SL2

Sony NEX-5T

Canon SL2

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Canon SL2

Canon T7

Canon SL2

$464
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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