Canon 60D vs Sony A6000
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Canon 60D vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Announced April 2014
- Old Model is Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300
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Let's look closer at the Canon 60D and Sony A6000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 60D was launched 4 years prior to the A6000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 60D scores against the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Sony A6000
| 60D | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon 60D
| A6000 | 60D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | November 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Common features in the Canon 60D and Sony A6000
| 60D | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 60D vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D comes with physical dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 60D and Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 60D vs the A6000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.
Canon 60D vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and A6000.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6000 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon 60D vs Sony A6000 Specifications
| Canon EOS 60D | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS 60D | Sony Alpha a6000 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-11-10 | 2014-04-23 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 179 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 326 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 755 gr (1.66 lb) | 344 gr (0.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 66 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 813 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1100 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $899 | $548 |