Take the excellent, higher-end Canon EOS 80D and pack many of its core features into a smaller EOS Rebel-sized body and ... you essentially have an EOS Rebel T7i / 800D. These inherited features include the excellent 24.2 mp imaging sensor, the impressive Dual Pixel AF system, the 80D-introduced...

In a rare feat, Canon's latest Rebel has us excited about an entry-level camera.

Fast 45-point autofocus system; Dual Pixel AF works very well for video; Strong RAW and JPEG image quality; Great battery life for continuous shooting; Guided menu will help beginners

Small viewfinder; Limited direct-access controls; No 4K video

It's been just about two years since Canon last updated its top-end Rebel cameras , the T6i and T6s. The new T7i ($749.99, body only) replaces the T6i (while our Editors' Choice T6s is being supplanted in the market by the EOS 77D).

24MP APS-C image sensor; 45-point cross-type autofocus system; 6fps burst shooting; Dual Pixel AF in Live View; Vari-angle touch LCD; Wi-Fi

Video limited to 1080p; Pentamirror viewfinder

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The 24-megapixel Canon EOS Rebel T7i ($750 body only) sits at the head of the company's entry-level DSLR family. A camera that newcomers can grow into, the T7i boasts a a ramped-up autofocus system with more than twice the AF points (45 versus 19) compared with its predecessor, the EOS Rebel T6i,...

Very good image quality; Speedy autofocus; Continuous shooting up to 6fps; Good high-ISO handling; Full-featured mobile app; External microphone jack

Slightly larger and heavier than the competition; Only average battery life

The Canon EOS 800D offers a significant upgrade to the 750D, and we’re pleasantly surprised by the improvements made in handling, design, and focus speeds, both in live view and normal shooting modes. Improvements have been made in continuous shooting speeds, as well as the ISO range available.

Significant updates since the 750D; White priority white balance (great for product shots); Improved continuous shooting speed (6fps); Improved battery life (600 shots); Impressive Live view focus performance; Much improved handling; with a better grip and thinner body; Excellent image quality and...

Strong crop with electronic IS (also softer); Doesn't feature a front and back control wheel; Price is a little high

Canon EOS 800D ushers in the Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie digital image stabilisation, maybe for the first time in this price range.

The T7i isn’t a groundbreaking camera. It’s an improvement over the T6i, but it’s really more of an update than an improvement. Don’t expect the T7i to offer the same ergonomics and ease of use like that of more costly options, but it has flip out screen.

In conjunction with Canon's 30th Anniversary this year, Canon Marketing Malaysia has released three new DSLRs - the Canon EOS 77D , EOS 800D , and the mirrorless EOS M6 into our market. They are all available right now in all Canon Image Square and authorized dealers nationwide.

A great all-rounder that's well suited to beginners but a little too pricey to earn top marks

Excellent autofocus; Lovely picture quality; Easy to shoot with

Price is too high; No 4K video; Distinctly dull styling