Canon 80D vs Sony A6000
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Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Announced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 80D versus Sony A6000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 80D was unveiled 23 months after the A6000 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 80D matches up versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sony A6000
80D | A6000 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 23 months |
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 80D
A6000 | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Sony A6000
80D | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 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).
Examine the Canon 80D versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 80D versus the A6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and A6000.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer 80D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 179 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
Total lenses | 326 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 lb) | 344g (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,199 | $548 |