Canon 600D vs Sony A65

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon 600D and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 600D was launched 7 months earlier than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 600D matches up against the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 600D Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 600D enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 600D vs the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and A65.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A65 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 600D will be behind in sensor innovation.