Canon T6i vs Sony A100
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Canon T6i vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2015
- Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Replaced the Canon 700D
- Replacement is Canon T7i
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2006
- Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
- Replacement is Sony A550
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On this page, we are looking at the Canon T6i vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe T6i was announced 8 years after the A100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the T6i grades versus the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A100
| T6i | A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | July 2006 | More modern by 104 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon T6i
| A100 | T6i |
|---|
Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A100
| T6i | A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Canon T6i vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i has got external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the T6i and the A100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and A100 is 66 and 64 respectively.
Canon T6i vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and A100.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T6i to provide extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger T6i will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon T6i vs Sony A100 Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
| Also Known as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2006-07-31 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 19 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 19 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 555 grams (1.22 lbs) | 638 grams (1.41 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 71 | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 22.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 919 | 476 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-FM55H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $749 | $1,000 |
