Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Canon EOS 90D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Canon EOS 90D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel T7 were released 2018 and Canon EOS 90D was released 2019. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel T7 2018
Canon EOS 90D 2019

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel T7 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 90D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 90D has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T7 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 90D 33 MP
32294400 pixels
6960 x 4640

Canon EOS 90D has a 35 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T7. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 90D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T7. Canon EOS 90D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel T7 has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T7 100-6400
Canon EOS 90D 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T7
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 90D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T7 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 90D can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T7 3
Canon EOS 90D 11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Canon EOS 90D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 90D weighs 701 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 48% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T7 and its 475 gr (or 1.05 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T7 475 gr
1.05 lb
Canon EOS 90D 701 gr
1.55 lb

Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Canon EOS 90D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Canon EOS 90D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Name Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS 90D
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Release Year 2018 2019
Release Date 2018-02-26 2019-08-28
MSRP 549 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6960 x 4640 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 33 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 8
Image
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 9 45
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 920000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Frames per second 3 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (Wired , wireless or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 90D
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 1300 shots
Width 129 mm 141 mm
Height 101 mm 105 mm
Depth 78 mm 77 mm
Weight 475 gram 701 gram