Canon T7 Review

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Main Features

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400( expands to 12800)

3" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder

3.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video

Built-in Wireless

475g. 129 x 101 x 78 mm

Also known as EOS 2000D

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Canon T7 Overview

First introduced in February 2018 , Canon EOS Rebel T7 is a 24.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. T7 is also sold as EOS 2000D in some of the countries. Canon replaced the older with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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Canon T7 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Lens Mount and Lenses
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Canon T7 is a member of Canon's Rebel series of cameras. Canon's EOS Rebel series (known as EOS Kiss in Japan / EOS XXXD in other regions) are the all time best selling DSLR camera series in the world, providing perfect starting point for many photography lovers. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Canon Rebel Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Canon T8i Compare	2020	24.0MP - APS-C	7.5 fps	131 x 103 x 76mm	515g
Canon SL3 Compare	2019	24.0MP - APS-C	5.0 fps	122 x 93 x 70mm	449g
Canon 4000D Compare	2018	18.0MP - APS-C	3.0 fps	129 x 102 x 77mm	436g
Canon T7	2018	24.0MP - APS-C	3.0 fps	129 x 101 x 78mm	475g
Canon SL2 Compare	2017	24.0MP - APS-C	5.0 fps	122 x 93 x 70mm	453g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
Canon T8i vs SL3 vs 4000D vs T7 vs SL2

Canon T7 has an Overall Score of 61/100 and ranked #101 out of 206 in DSLR cameras (Top 10 DSLR), and ranked #278 out of 1218 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Features

Value for Money

Portability

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Canon T7 Physical Specs

Canon T7 weighs 475 g (1.05 lb / 16.76 oz) and has external dimensions of 129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 774g, Canon T7 is a remarkably light camera for its class. With a thickness of 78mm, it has an average thickness for its class.

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Here is the front and top view image of Canon T7 with the dimensions:

Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon T7 Camera Body

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon T7, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Canon T7 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon T7 with its main competitors:

Canon T7 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs T7	Thickness	vs T7
Canon T7i Compare	532g	57g heavier	76mm	2mm thinner
Canon T6 Compare	485g	10g heavier	78mm	equal thickness
Canon SL3 Compare	449g	26g lighter	70mm	8mm thinner
Nikon D3500 Compare	365g	110g lighter	70mm	8mm thinner
Nikon D5600 Compare	465g	10g lighter	70mm	8mm thinner
Canon T6i Compare	555g	80g heavier	78mm	equal thickness
Canon M50 Compare	390g	85g lighter	59mm	19mm thinner
Canon 4000D Compare	436g	39g lighter	77mm	1mm thinner

Weather Sealing

Canon T7 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Canon T7 Sensor and Photography Features

Canon T7 has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 4+ processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. T7 has a native ISO range of 100 - 6400 which can be boosted to 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Canon T7 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon T7 vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Canon T7's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Canon T7 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Canon T7 Lens Mount and Lenses

Canon T7 has a Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 326 native lenses available for this mount. EF mount has the widest and most complete native lens offerings in the DSLR world which helps Canon to protect its place as the number 1 choice amongst professional photographers all over the world.

Canon T7 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 112 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization. There are also 88 lenses with weather sealing for T7 but bear in mind that T7 body doesn't have weather sealings.

Here are some of the most popular Canon T7 Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for Canon T7

Model	Focal Length on T7	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II	80mm	35mm FF	130gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM	38.4-168mm	35mm FF	670gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM	16-28.8mm	APS-C / DX	240gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM	80mm	35mm FF	159gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM	112-480mm	35mm FF	630gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye	24mm	35mm FF	330gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM	80mm	35mm FF	290gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM	64mm	35mm FF	130gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

Check our Canon T7 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

Canon T7 LCD and Viewfinder

Canon T7 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 920k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

T7 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 95% and a magnification ratio of 0.5x. 95% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

Canon T7 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Canon T7 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n with NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, T7 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our T7. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

You can connect T7 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Battery

Canon T7 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 500 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR type cameras is 943 shots, Canon T7 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend T7 owners to buy some extra batteries.

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Pentax K-x with its 1900shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Check the comparison of Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x or take a look at Longest Battery Life DSLR cameras list.

Canon T7 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Canon T7i Compare	1920 x 1080	600shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon T6 Compare	1920 x 1080	500shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon SL3 Compare	3840 x 2160	1070shots	Yes	Yes	No
Nikon D3500 Compare	1920 x 1080	1550shots	No	Yes	No
Nikon D5600 Compare	1920 x 1080	820shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon T6i Compare	1920 x 1080	440shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon M50 Compare	3840 x 2160	235shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon 4000D Compare	1920 x 1080	500shots	Yes	No	No

Canon T7 Video Features

With Canon T7, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Canon T7 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

T7 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Canon T7 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Pentax K-3 or Pentax K-70 in a similar price range.

Canon T7 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Canon T7 can shoot continuously at max speed of 3.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

Flash

T7 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

Focusing

Canon T7 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

Canon T7 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

Canon T7 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Canon T7 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

NFC Connectivity

Full HD Video

Optical Built-in Viewfinder

Face Detection Focusing

24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor

920k dots LCD Resolution

475g Light Body

Good Low Light ISO - 1009

Flash Sync Port

Remote control with a smartphone

Webcam Functionality

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CONs

No Image Stabilization

No Articulating Screen

No Touch Screen

0.5x magnification - Small Viewfinder

Only 9 Focus Points

Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps

No Environmental Sealing

Not so wide AE Bracketing Range: ±2 EV

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What type of Photography is Canon T7 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Canon T7 in 5 different photography areas.

Canon T7 for Portrait Photography

Canon T7 has a score of 57 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder

Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization

Read the details of how we scored Canon T7 for Portrait Photography

Canon T7 for Street Photography

Canon T7 has a score of 58 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
Large Body

Read the details of how we scored Canon T7 for Street Photography

Canon T7 for Sports Photography

Canon T7 has a score of 74 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Sports Photography list.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Optical Built-in Viewfinder

Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
No Image Stabilization

Read the details of how we scored Canon T7 for Sports Photography

Canon T7 for Daily Photography

Canon T7 has a score of 59 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Large Body

475g
Body Thickness 78mm

Read the details of how we scored Canon T7 for Daily Photography

Canon T7 for Landscape Photography

Canon T7 has a score of 46 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list.

Live-view
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor

Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Canon T7 for Landscape Photography

Canon T7 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Canon T7 compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Canon T7 alternatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Canon T7

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is the Canon T7 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
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Canon EOS Rebel T7 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Canon
Model	Canon EOS Rebel T7
Also known as	EOS 2000D
Announced	2018-02-26
Body Type	Compact SLR
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S
Number of Lenses	326
Focal Length Multiplier	1.6x
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3"
Screen Resolution	920k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.5x
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	30s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/4000s
Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	9.20 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync	1/200s
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	71
DxO Color Depth	22.6
DxO Dynamic Range	11.9
DxO Low Light ISO	1009
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Area	332.27mm²
Sensor Resolution	24 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO	6,400
Max Boosted ISO	12800
Min Native ISO	100
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9
Number of Cross Focus Points	Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	475g
Physical Dimensions	129 x 101 x 78mm
Battery Life	500 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	LP-E10
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage Slots	1