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Canon 80D vs Sony A6000

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sony A6000

 80D A6000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2014Newer by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon 80D

 A6000 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Sony A6000

 80D A6000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 size comparison

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

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 80D
Street photography with Sony A6000
69
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (344 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography advice
Sony A6000 Sports photography advice
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
72
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Sony A6000 Travel photography info
76
weather sealing
has touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
77
lighter than average (344 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography advice
Sony A6000 Landscape photography advice
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Sony A6000
70
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
33
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (344 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Canon 80D vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Sony A6000
 Canon EOS 80DSony Alpha a6000
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