Canon EOS Rebel T7i / 800D vs Nikon D7500 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · DSLR · 24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS Rebel T7i / 800D
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Nikon · DSLR · 20.9 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Nikon D7500
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WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS Rebel T7i / 800D and the Nikon D7500 are APS-C DSLRs released in 2017, but they split clearly on body size and lens system. The Rebel T7i is a compact 532 g body that takes Canon EF and EF-S lenses, while the 720 g D7500 takes Nikon F DX glass in a slightly larger chassis. Any existing lens collection is the fastest way to narrow the choice. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2017 | 2017 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 14, 2017 | April 12, 2017 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 131 x 100 x 76 mm | 136 x 104 x 73 mm |
| Camera weight | 532 g | 720 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe D7500 is the stronger pick for action, combining an 8 fps maximum burst with 51 autofocus points and a 1/8000 second top shutter speed for freezing fast subjects in bright light. The Rebel T7i counters with 24 megapixels against 20.9, which gives more room to crop a distant bird or harvest detail from a landscape. A shared limitation matters here: neither body offers in-body stabilisation, so steady handheld shooting depends on the lens or your technique. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors with a base sensitivity of 100 ISO. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 20.9 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 15.7 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
6 fps045 | 8 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F DX |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 7 | Expeed 5 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 16400003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
450300 | 510300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideo4K recording gives the D7500 a real advantage for anyone editing footage, because the extra resolution allows cropping or reframing a shot without it going soft on a large screen. The Rebel T7i tops out at Full HD, though its highest video frame rate reaches 60 fps, which suits smoother motion and half-speed slow motion. Both cameras offer a built-in timelapse mode and record in MOV files. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD |  4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MOV, MP4 |
| Features | 70/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing is the practical difference for outdoor shooters: the D7500 has it and the Rebel T7i does not. The Rebel T7i answers with GPS, which tags travel and wildlife photos with their location, and its screen resolves 1,040,000 dots against 922,000 for reviewing images and video. The D7500's display is slightly larger at 3.2 inches against 3 inches on the Canon. The two cameras match on working controls, so framing low or high works the same way on each. Touch control, an articulating screen and live view are all present, alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer. Each body also carries a built-in flash plus a hot shoe for an external unit. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
 Yes | No |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9220001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe D7500's EN-EL15a battery is rated at 950 shots against 600 for the Rebel T7i's LP-E17, the higher rating of the pair. Each camera carries a single SD card slot with no second slot for backup. The Rebel T7i's slot is UHS-I compatible, so it supports faster UHS-I memory cards, and neither camera charges over USB. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | EN-EL15a |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
600 shots1505000 | 950 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Nikon D7500 if you shoot sports, wildlife or events, because its 8 fps maximum burst, 51-point autofocus and 1/8000 second shutter serve fast subjects. Its 4K video, weather sealing and longer battery rating support the same work. Choose the Canon EOS Rebel T7i / 800D for lighter travel with GPS-tagged photos, extra crop room from 24 megapixels and a more detailed screen for reviewing shots.
Both are 2017 APS-C DSLRs, so lens ownership and your typical subject should settle the final call.