Canon T6i vs Nikon A
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Canon T6i vs Nikon A Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Announced February 2015
- Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Replaced the Canon 700D
- New Model is Canon T7i
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary Canon T6i vs Nikon A Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon T6i and Nikon A, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe T6i was revealed 21 months later than the A making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the T6i grades vs the A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon Coolpix A. The full galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery and Nikon A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon A
| T6i | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 21 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Canon T6i
| A | T6i |
|---|
Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon A
| T6i | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Canon T6i vs Nikon A Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i has outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Nikon A has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Canon T6i and Nikon A in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the T6i against the A.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and A is 66 and 88 respectively.
Canon T6i vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and A.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T6i to produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern T6i will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon T6i vs Nikon A Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Nikon Coolpix A | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Nikon Coolpix A |
| Also called | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2013-06-06 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 19 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 555 gr (1.22 pounds) | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 71 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 919 | 1164 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | EN-EL20 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $749 | $778 |