Compare two products

Side by side	Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera: Compact APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with Real-Time Eye Auto Focus, 4K Video, Flip Screen & 16-50mm Lens - E Mount Compatible - ILCE-6400L/B, BlackCheck price on Amazon	Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II Lens KitCheck price on Amazon
Buyer rating	★★★★★4.6	★★★★★4.7
Price	$814.91	$499.00
Our score	8.0/10	6.5/10
Buyer ratings	1,054 ratings	5,360 ratings
Brand	Sony	Canon
Best for	—	Students learning traditional DSLR manual photography
Autofocus tracking	9.2/10	—
Optics and kit lens	6.8/10	—
Video capabilities	7.9/10	—
Ergonomics and display	7.4/10	—
System value	8.5/10	—
Build quality	—	6.8/10
Still image quality	—	7.4/10
Autofocus performance	—	5.5/10
Video implementation	—	4.8/10
Value for money	—	8.0/10
Compatible Mountings	Sony E (NEX), Sony Mirrorless	Canon EF
Aspect Ratio	16:9, 3:2	Unknown
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
File Format	JPEG, Raw	RAW
Image stabilization	Optical	true
Maximum Aperture	3.5 f_stop	5.6 f_stop
Expanded ISO Minimum	100	100
Photo Sensor Resolution	20.1 mp	24.1 mp
Photo Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	30 seconds
Exposure Control	Automatic	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Form Factor	Mirrorless	DSLR
Effective Still Resolution	25 mp	24.1 mp
Special Feature	Shockproof, Temperature Extremes, Waterproof, X-Ray Proof	9-Point AF with Center Cross-Type Point; Creative Filters and Creative Auto Modes; Scene Intelligent Auto Mode
Color	Black	Black
Our verdict	—	The T7 provides an affordable entry into DSLR ergonomics and the extensive EF lens catalog. However, the aging sensor platform, basic HD video, and slow autofocus are well behind modern standards. The bundled 18-55mm lens is optically modest; plan to upgrade the glass first to see genuine image improvements.
Pros and cons		+ Direct access to extensive Canon EF and EF-S lens catalog + Physical controls and optical viewfinder teach basics + Kit lens includes optical stabilization − Outdated video specifications without 4K support − Slow continuous shooting and dated autofocus system

Prices and buyer ratings are captured snapshots. A dash means the detail was not recorded, not that a feature is absent. Editorial scores are research assessments, not laboratory measurements.

Our buyer's guides show the full spec ranges and price tiers for a category, which is usually the faster way to narrow a shortlist before comparing two finalists.