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Canon T6i vs Sony A390

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(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
  • Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon T7i
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon T6i vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A390 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6i was announced 4 years after the A390 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T6i grades against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A390

 T6i A390 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon T6i

 A390 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A390

 T6i A390 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i has outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6i vs Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the T6i compared to the A390.

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and A390 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and A390.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon T6i to show more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern T6i is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6i
Street photography with Sony A390
70
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography advice
Sony A390 Sports photography advice
61
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
66
boasts touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography information
Sony A390 Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging features
Sony A390 Vlogging features
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony A390
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 19 9
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 555g (1.22 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 11.5
DXO Low light rating 919 607
Other
Battery life 440 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $749 $500