Are you looking for a good DSLR camera for beginners? With multiple options in current and previous generations, choosing the right camera from Canon’s Rebel line can be a daunting task. Looking only at the latest models, you’ll find the Rebel T7 and Rebel T7i, two cameras that are similar in name and appearance, but a bit more. And while the T7 is the newer of the two, it’s actually the inferior model, recycling old tech from the last-gen Rebel T6.
This comparison won’t be much of a contest, as the T7i is clearly the best camera in all categories, but that doesn’t mean some users won’t be happier with the simpler and cheaper T7. Rebel T7i Here’s how the two compare.
Performance
Despite being an older model, the Rebel T7i is based on newer technology. It inherits the same 24-megapixel sensor and 49-point autofocus system from the acclaimed EOS 80D, one of the best enthusiast DSLRs we’ve ever tested. It also uses an even newer image processor, Digic 7, which helps boost low-light sensitivity to a new maximum of ISO 51,200 while achieving a maximum continuous shooting speed of 6 frames per second (fps).
While the T7i almost completely impressed us with its various improvements, the T7 offers little new. It has a 24 MP sensor, but it’s not the same unit as the T7i’s and it doesn’t have dual-pixel autofocus (more on that in the video section below). It uses a much older Digic 4 image processor, which is only capable of cranking the ISO up to 12,600 – usable, but two notches below the T7i. Autofocus is also subpar, at just nine points. As for the continuous recording mode? Well, it does have one, but it does it at only 3 fps, or half the T7i.
Interface and connectivity
The external controls are similar on both cameras, but the placement of certain buttons differs slightly between them. The T7i also uses a fully articulating touch screen, while the T7 has a fixed non-touch screen.
On the software front, the T7i offers something unique: a guided menu system that Canon calls Feature Assistant. Designed to help new users get up and running as quickly as possible, it replaces the standard Canon user interface with a simplified version that illustrates different shooting modes with images and explanations in plain English. It was specifically designed for a touch interface, making it highly accessible for the new generation of photographers who grew up with smartphones.
Power users can turn off Feature Assistant and the T7i will revert to the standard interface, so you won’t lose anything if you have it. It’s a bit strange, though, that this feature isn’t built into the cheaper T7, as it would make more sense in the hands of a beginner.
Also, while both cameras have Wi-Fi plus NFC to connect to Canon’s mobile app, only the T7i includes Bluetooth. While Wi-Fi is always required to send photos, the Bluetooth connection allows you to maintain a constant connection with the camera to use your phone as a wireless remote without having to go through the Wi-Fi connection process each time.
image quality
Both cameras have the same resolution, roughly 24 megapixels, but, again, they’re not the same sensors. Combined with the newer processor, the T7i will have an advantage in image quality, especially in low-light scenes where you can achieve a higher ISO sensitivity.
However, in most real-world settings, the differences between the two are likely to be minimal and imperceptible to the average eye. As always, a good lens will make more of a difference in quality than anything else. However, for photographers who want to get the most out of their image files, especially those who want to shoot RAW and spend time on post-production, the T7i will be a better option.
Video
Both the T7i and T7 shoot Full HD 1080p video, but the T7i can do so at up to 60 fps, compared to the T7’s 30. Neither will win awards for video quality, especially at a time when so many other cameras have already embraced 4K resolution.
However, the T7i has one big advantage, again thanks to its more modern sensor: Dual Pixel Autofocus (DPAF). Traditionally, when in live view mode (as required for video recording), DSLR cameras focus very slowly. DPAF is a game changer, allowing the camera to use the same type of focus (called phase detection) in Live View as when using the optical viewfinder. This makes the T7i behave more like a camcorder in video mode, making home video recording almost effortless.
As with Feature Assistant, DPAF is something that would make sense to include in the T7 as it’s a quality of life enhancement that makes things easier for beginners. So even if you’re a beginner photographer, the higher-end T7i might be an easier camera to use.
Worth
The T7i with the 18-55mm kit lens retails for $899, while the T7 with the same lens is just $550. However, both cameras are often on sale, so the price you’ll pay could be significantly less.
While the extra cost may be hard for some to stomach, the T7i is clearly the best value. For beginners, the new Feature Assistant, modern wireless connectivity, articulating touchscreen, and dual-pixel autofocus make it an easy-to-use model. Budding enthusiasts will also appreciate that the T7i leaves much more room for development, with a higher-density autofocus system in the optical viewfinder, faster performance, and a significantly wider ISO range. It also has a modest image quality that will satisfy pixel lovers who want to push their equipment to the limit.
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