The Canon Rebel T7 (known as the EOS 2000D in Europe and the EOS 1500D in Australasia) is essentially the 24-megapixel replacement for Canon’s previous cheapest camera, the EOS 1300D (Rebel T6). It’s also a step up from Canon’s even cheaper Rebel T100 (EOS 4000D), although that model is no longer on sale.
The Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D specs are pretty basic, featuring Canon’s long-standing entry-level nine-point autofocus system, ISO range of 100-6,400 (expandable to ISO 12,800), continuous shooting. continuous at three fps and no rear screen articulation.
However, you do have Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity to link wirelessly with other devices. These are all very basic by today’s standards, although for those just starting out on a budget the 2000D still offers a solid start in ‘serious’ photography.
Specifications
Sensor: 24.1MP APS-C CMOS, 22.3 x 14.9mm
Image processor: Digic 4+
AF point: 9-point AF (1 cross-type)
ISO range: 100 to 6,400 (12,800 exp)
Maximum image size: 6,000 x 4,000
Metering area: 315 regions
Video: 1,920 x 1,080 at 30/25/24p
Viewfinder: Optical Pentamirror, 95% coverage
Memory Stick: 1 x SD / SDHC / SDXC
LCD: 3 inch fi xed, 920k dots
Max Boom: 3 fps
Connection: Wi-Fi, NFC
Size: 129 x 101 x 78mm
Weight: 475g (with battery and memory card)
Construction and handling
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The external controls are basic but effective. The EOS 2000D looks simple enough that it shouldn’t be overwhelming for novices, but has enough controls for more experienced users to start experimenting with settings without having to rummage through menus, with button on the back to set white balance, ISO, drive mode, and autofocus.
Autofocus is a disappointment. The reality is that you only get nine AF points when shooting through the viewfinder – that’s probably fine for this camera’s intended subject – but the sensor doesn’t use Hybrid CMOS AF or Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF. This means that focusing in Live View is a slow and jerky business, especially since the 2000D’s kit lens doesn’t use quieter USM or STM autofocus actuators ( and perhaps more expensive) from Canon.
Performance
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The image quality of the EOS 2000D is very good for a camera at this price point, and is a marked step up from the older 18MP sensor used until recently in Canon’s entry-level DSLRs. . Canon has pretty much cut corners in the hardware to bring the EOS 2000D to this price point, but it doesn’t show up in the photo.
However, the slow autofocus and poor quality of the included lens will detract from the quality of a rather nice camera when it comes to handling. However, to get something with better lenses and better specs, which means paying more to elevate Canon further, leaves the buyer with a difficult question to answer. : Rebel T7/EOS 2000D is certainly cheap enough, but is it good enough?
Lab results
To compare data in the lab, we compared the Rebel T7 against a more modern Canon DSLR stabilized camera, the EOS 250D, as well as the T7’s arch-rival from Nikon, the D3500. We also include the evergreen Sony a6000 as an example of an entry-level mirrorless camera that is also likely to tempt photographers looking to gain a foothold in the system camera arena.
We check the resolution using the histogram and Imatest software, as well as the dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio with the DxO Analyzer.
Resolution (line width / image height):
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With all four cameras packing a sensor with around 24MP on board, it’s no surprise that the Rebel T7 handles the same amount of fine detail as its competitors.
Dynamic Range (EV):
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It’s a similar story when it comes to dynamic scoping. The Rebel T7’s results are nearly identical to those from the EOS 250D and Sony a6000 right within the tested sensitivity range and leave the Nikon D3500 trailing at higher ISOs.
Signal-to-noise ratio (decibels):
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Our signal-to-noise test measures image clarity, specifically the ratio between the actual image ‘data’ you want to capture, to the image noise you don’t want, but certainly will. displayed when shooting at higher ISO sensitivities. The higher the score at a given ISO sensitivity, the better.
This is very much where Canon takes the lead in this test, as the Rebel T7 and EOS 250D produce images with significantly less noise than those from the Sony a6000 and Nikon D3500, regardless of ISO sensitivity.
Identify
The Rebel T7/EOS 2000D wasn’t particularly cheap when it was launched, but the price has dropped significantly over time and the cheaper Rebel T100/EOS 4000D is gone. Now, this is not only the cheapest Canon DSLR you can buy, but also the cheapest camera of any brand.
It’s not a bad camera, though it falls short of some of the latest DSLRs and mirrorless cameras in terms of specs. It would be a good camera for a beginner who is primarily interested in stills and wants to learn the basics of photography at a minimum.
Autofocus performance isn’t the fastest, 3fps continuous shooting is slow by today’s standards, and the T7 only records 1080 not 4K video, but the 24MP sensor delivers good, clear results and at the price Currently, this camera is a bargain.
How we test the camera
We test the camera both in real-world shooting situations and under carefully controlled laboratory conditions. Our lab tests measure resolution, dynamic range, and signal-to-noise ratio. Resolution is measured using an ISO resolution histogram, dynamic range is measured with a DxO Analyzer test device, and DxO Analyzer is also used to analyze noise across the camera’s ISO range. We use both real-world lab and test results to inform our reviews in the buying guide.
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