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Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
  • Refreshed by Canon T7i
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A9
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Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon T6i and Sony A9 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively comparable but the T6i (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The T6i was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the T6i scores vs the A9 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A9 II

 T6i A9 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Canon T6i

 A9 II T6i 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2015More modern by 56 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A9 II

 T6i A9 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon T6i comes with 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) whilst the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon T6i and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the T6i and the A9 II.

Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and A9 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and A9 II.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The T6i contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more aged T6i will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography advice
Sony A9 II Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography details
Sony A9 II Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
61
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (440 per charge)
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (690 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 II Travel photography highlights
66
includes touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
73
great battery power (690 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography information
Sony A9 II Landscape photography information
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (440 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (690 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6i
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Canon T6i vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony A9 II
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2019-10-03
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 19 693
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Total lenses 326 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 690 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch price $749 $4,498