Canon T6i vs Sony A390
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Canon T6i vs Sony A390 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
- Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Succeeded the Canon 700D
- Replacement is Canon T7i
(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- Superseded the Sony A380

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).

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.

Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are available at Canon T6i Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A390
T6i | A390 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon T6i
A390 | T6i |
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Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A390
T6i | A390 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6i vs Sony A390 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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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 |