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Canon T6i vs Sony A450

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon T6i vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
  • Newer Model is Canon T7i
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon T6i vs Sony A450 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon T6i vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6i was launched 5 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the T6i grades versus the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A450

 T6i A450 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Canon T6i

 A450 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A450

 T6i A450 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Canon T6i vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon T6i has got outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the T6i and the A450.

Canon T6i vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and A450 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and A450.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon T6i to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern T6i should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography factors
Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6i
Sports photography with Sony A450
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography information
Sony A450 Travel photography information
66
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (440 shots)
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging details
Sony A450 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon T6i vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony A450
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2010-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 11.8
DXO Low light score 919 769
Other
Battery life 440 photos 1050 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $749 $1,241