Canon 100D vs Sony A6000

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 100D versus Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 100D was brought out 9 months earlier than the A6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 100D matches up versus the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 100D & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 100D Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D provides external dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 100D versus the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and A6000 is 73 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and A6000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6000 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 100D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.