Canon T6i vs Sony A560

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon T6i and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6i was released 4 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the T6i matches up against the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T6i Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i has outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the T6i compared to the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and A560 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and A560.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon T6i to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger T6i is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.