Canon 6D vs Sony A6000

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 6D and Sony A6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly close but the 6D (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The 6D was brought out 14 months prior to the A6000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6D matches up versus the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 6D features physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Canon 6D and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6D vs the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and A6000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6000 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 6D will be behind in sensor tech.