Take a look at specification comparison between the two, let’s have a detail look in the specs of both the camera. The canon T7 arrived with a new sensor and a bit better buffer compared to Canon T6 camera.
New Sensor inside Canon T7
| Camera Name | Canon T7 | Canon T6 | |
| Camera Format | APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor) | APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor) | |
| Pixels | Actual: 24.7 Megapixel Effective: 24.1 Megapixel |
Actual: 18.7 Megapixel Effective: 18 Megapixel |
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| Max Resolution | 24 MP: 6000 x 4000 | 17.9 MP: 5184 x 3456 | |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 | |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 22.3 x 14.9 mm | CMOS, 22.3 x 14.9 mm | |
| File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVC/H.264, MOV Audio: Linear PCM |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MOV, Audio: Linear PCM |
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| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit | |
| Dust Reduction System | Yes | Yes | |
| Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
SD SDHC SDXC |
Take a look at Major specification difference between the core specification difference of between the two entry level camera.
Canon is not using it’s 7 year old sensor in Canon T7 camera, and it’s a really great news for all of us that Canon finally retired the 18MP sensor from entry level Tx series which was first introduced with Canon 7D camera. The new 24 MP sensor features better image quality, noise control and dynamic range compared to the Canon T6 camera.
Focus System
| Canon T7 | Canon T6 | ||
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual Focus | Auto & Manual Focus | |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) | Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) | |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 9 (1 Cross-Type) | Phase Detection: 9 (1 Cross-Type) |
The AF system of both the camera remains exactly same, difference between the two. Both camera uses 9 point Phase AF sensor and traditional contrast AF based APS-C sensor. So, you will be getting contrast AF in video mode in both the camera.
ISO Sensitivity
| Canon T7 | Canon T6 | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 6400 (Extended Mode:100 to 12800) | Auto, 100 to 6400 (Extended Mode:100 to 12800) | |
| Shutter | 30 to 1/4000 Second , Bulb Mode | 30 Second , Bulb Mode | |
| Remote Control | RS-60E3, TC80N3 via RA-E3 (Optional) | RS-60E3 (Optional) | |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average Metering, Evaluative Metering, Partial Metering | Center-Weighted Average Metering, Evaluative Metering, Partial Metering | |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Program Shift, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV 1.0 to EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps) |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Program Shift, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV 1.0 to EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps) |
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| Buffer/Continuous Shooting | Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 150 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 11 Frames in Raw Format |
Up to 3 fps at 18 MP for Unlimited Frames Up to 3 fps at 18 MP for up to 6 Frames in Raw Format |
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| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | Auto |
Despite of having high resolution sensor, the camera is able to maintain same ISO numbers as of Canon T6 camera. However, the new sensor gives better low-light performance compared to Canon T6 camera.
The continuous shooting speed of the new Canon T7 camera matches with Canon T6, despite of having a higher resolution sensor. The Buffer of the camera is also improved, now you are getting 24MP raw files upto 11 frames whereas the T6 was limited to 6 frame in a row.
Video Recording
| Canon T7 | Canon T6 | ||
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL | Yes, NTSC | |
| Video Format | 1920 x 1080p at 24/25/30 fps (46 Mb/s MOV) 1280 x 720p at 50/60 fps (46 Mb/s MOV) 640 x 480p at 25/30 fps (11 Mb/s MOV) |
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97 fps (46 Mb/s MOV) 1280 x 720p at 59.94 fps (46 Mb/s MOV) 640 x 480p at 29.97 fps (11 Mb/s MOV) |
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| Max Video Clip Length | 1920 x 1080: 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds | 1920 x 1080: 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds | |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) | |
In video mode we do not have any significant improvement. Both camera features same video mode.
Battery and other details
| Canon T7 | Canon T6 | ||
| Battery | 1 x LP-E10 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.4 VDC, 860 mAh | 1 x LP-E10 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.4 VDC, 860 mAh | |
| AC Power Adapter | DR-E10 and CA-PS700 (Not Included) | DR-E10 and CA-PS700 (Not Included) | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% | 0 to 85% |
No big difference in camera battery and operating temperature of both the camera.
Physical
| Canon T7 | Canon T6 | |||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.1 x 4.0 x 3.1″ / 129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6 mm | 5.1 x 4.0 x 3.1″ / 129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6 mm | ||
| Weight | 1.05 lb / 475 g with battery and memory card | 17.1 oz / 484.8 g CIPA |
The shape and size of both the camera is exactly same. No, big difference here.
Conclusion:
We have compared these two camera and we have found that Canon T7 features better sensor and will give you better image quality and low-light performance compared to Canon T6. We highly recommend you to get Canon T7 camera over Canon T6.
So, does this have a canon sensor with vertical color filter like foveon this time?
As I previously posted as a comment to the above article, the Nikon D3500 is shown to be better value for money.
Why that comment that I posted, was censored, is not known.