Canon 700D vs Sony A6000
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Canon 700D vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T5i
- Superseded the Canon 650D
- Refreshed by Canon 750D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-6
- Renewed by Sony A6300

Canon 700D vs Sony A6000 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon 700D and Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The 700D was manufactured 10 months earlier than the A6000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 700D scores vs the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 700D vs Sony A6000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Sony A6000
700D | A6000 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon 700D
A6000 | 700D | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon 700D and Sony A6000
700D | A6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Canon 700D vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D features external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 700D and Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 700D and the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and A6000 is 65 and 85 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and A6000.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A6000 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 700D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 700D vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 700D vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 700D | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel T5i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-06-10 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 179 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 326 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) | 344 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 681 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 360 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $649 | $548 |