Canon T6i vs Sony A300
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Canon T6i vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Released February 2015
- Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Succeeded the Canon 700D
- Later Model is Canon T7i
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Replacement is Sony A330
Photography Glossary Canon T6i vs Sony A300 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon T6i vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe T6i was revealed 7 years after the A300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T6i matches up against the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A300
| T6i | A300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | January 2008 | More modern by 86 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Canon T6i
| A300 | T6i |
|---|
Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A300
| T6i | A300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Canon T6i vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon T6i has external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the T6i vs the A300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and A300 is 66 and 64 respectively.
Canon T6i vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and A300.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T6i to offer more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer T6i will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon T6i vs Sony A300 Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
| Otherwise known as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2015-02-06 | 2008-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 19 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 555 grams (1.22 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 71 | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 919 | 538 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $749 | $0 |