Canon SL1 vs Canon T7

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Canon SL1 vs Canon T7

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon SL1 conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Succeeded by the Canon SL2
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Differences

Canon SL1 advantages over Canon T7

Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 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
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More viewfinder magnification
0.54x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
3.9 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
1140 vs 150 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon T7 advantages over Canon SL1

Less expensive
$449 vs $549
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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 380 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.1 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Pentaprism viewfinder
Neither provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
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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Kit with 18-55mm lens (Black)

Kit with 18-55mm lens (Black)
Kit with 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses (Black)

Review Excerpt

Extremely compact and lightweight for a DSLR; Delivers good image quality that's virtually identical to the Canon T4i/T5i; Accurate and relatively fast autofocus with improved Live View and Movie Hybrid CMOS II AF; Full 1080p HD movie recording; Better-than average kit lens (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM).
Still not as compact as most mirrorless cameras; Slightly worse than average dynamic range and high ISO performance; Poor battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Canon SL1

Pentax K-5 IIs

$549
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon SL1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Canon T7

Pentax K-5 IIs

$464
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Sony A58

Canon SL1

Sony A58

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Touchscreen

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL1 vs Sony A58

Canon T7

Sony A58

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Built-in Wi-Fi

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T7 vs Sony A58

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Canon SL1

Pentax K-S1

$549
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL1 vs Pentax K-S1

Canon T7

Pentax K-S1

$464
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T7 vs Pentax K-S1

Compared to Canon T7i

Canon SL1

Canon T7i

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SL1 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

Canon SL1

Canon SL2

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Bigger JPEG buffer

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SL1 vs Canon SL2

Canon T7

Canon SL2

$464
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T7 vs Canon SL2

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