Canon EOS Rebel T7 review: a simple first DSLR for a tight budget
Canon's entry-level DSLR, launched in 2018 at $549.99 with the EF-S 18-55mm IS II. Who it suits: first-time camera buyers on a tight budget who want an optical viewfinder.
Canon EOS Rebel T7 (EOS 2000D), front view. Photo: Greyfiveys via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
HIGHLIGHTS
Why it exists. Canon introduced the Rebel T7 alongside the EOS M50 for people moving up from a smartphone to an interchangeable-lens camera. Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO of Canon U.S.A., said: "Our core goal when developing new entry-level interchangeable lens cameras for our consumers is to meld high-quality features and usability together. In listening to our customers, we believe we have achieved this goal with both the EOS M50 and EOS Rebel T7."
Canon launched the Rebel T7 in April 2018 at $549.99 with the EF-S 18-55mm IS II. It replaced the Rebel T6 and is sold as the EOS 2000D outside the US. It's a simple, light (475 g) DSLR with a 24.1MP APS-C sensor, an optical viewfinder with 9-point AF, Full HD video, Wi-Fi/NFC for phone transfers and about 500 shots per charge (CIPA).
The trade-offs are plain: 3 fps bursts, 9 AF points and no 4K. Who should buy it? First-time buyers on a tight budget who want access to the large EF and EF-S lens range. Our gallery comes from six photographers: a canal footbridge, a Wołów street, a Rhine police boat in Bonn, a chaffinch, the Great Falls of Tinkers Creek and an Ozarks sunrise. Every sample's EXIF reads "Canon EOS 2000D", the camera's name outside the US.
The story
Canon U.S.A. announced the EOS Rebel T7 and EOS M50 on February 25, 2018. The T7 was priced at $549.99 with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens, with availability from April 2018 (Canon U.S.A.).
The release positions it for smartphone users stepping up, with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, Scene Intelligent Auto and a Feature Guide that explains settings on screen.
Canon Europe's EOS 2000D page carries the full spec table, including the DIGIC 4+ processor, ISO range, AF points, video modes, battery rating and weight (Canon Europe EOS 2000D specifications). Canon lists the card type but not the slot count, so we leave that out.
Specifications
Key specs for the Canon EOS Rebel T7 (EOS 2000D), from Canon Europe's EOS 2000D specifications and Canon U.S.A.'s February 25, 2018 release. Source for each row in brackets.
Auto 100–6400; expandable to H (12800) [Canon Europe]
Autofocus
9 points through the viewfinder (centre f/5.6 cross-type); contrast-detect AF in Live View [Canon Europe]
Metering
63-zone [Canon Europe]
Bursts
Max approx. 3 fps; approx. 150 JPEG or 11 RAW [Canon Europe]
Video
1920 × 1080 at 30/25/24 fps; 1280 × 720 at 60 fps; MOV (H.264); max 29 min 59 s [Canon Europe]
Screen
3.0-in. LCD [Canon Europe]
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and NFC [Canon U.S.A.]
Battery
LP-E10; approx. 500 shots (CIPA, 23 °C), approx. 410 at 0 °C [Canon Europe]
Size / weight
129.0 × 101.3 × 77.6 mm; approx. 475 g with battery and card (CIPA) [Canon Europe]
Announced / price
Feb 25, 2018; $549.99 with EF-S 18-55mm IS II (US), available April 2018 [Canon U.S.A.]
Sample photos
Six photos taken with this camera by six photographers, shared on Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses. Their EXIF reads "Canon EOS 2000D", the same camera sold under its non-US name. Select a photo to enlarge it. More samples from Wikimedia Commons
A footbridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Photo: Peter McDermott via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)12 Trzebnicka Street, Wołów, Poland. Photo: Tommy Jantarek via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)A Rhine police boat at Bonn. Photo: Sir James via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)A chaffinch on a drip rail. Photo: KGF via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)Great Falls of Tinkers Creek, Ohio. Photo: Michael Hinczewski via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 (resized)Sunrise in the Ozarks. Photo: Drew de F Fawkes via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Canon: Launched at $549.99 in 2018 (US, with 18-55mm kit).
Verdict
Who it's for: first-time camera buyers on a tight budget who want an optical viewfinder, simple controls and access to the EF and EF-S lens range.
Want faster autofocus and 4K in a small Canon? See our Canon EOS R50 review.
Strengths
24.1MP APS-C sensor
Optical viewfinder and simple controls, with a Feature Guide
Light at about 475 g
Wi-Fi and NFC for phone transfers
About 500 shots per charge (CIPA)
Trade-offs
3 fps bursts
9 AF points; contrast-detect AF in Live View
No 4K video; fixed 3.0-in. screen
DIGIC 4+ and ISO up to 6400 (12800 expanded) trail newer bodies
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