Canon T6i vs Sony A580

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon T6i versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6i was announced 3 years after the A580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the T6i grades vs the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i has physical 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 A580 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the T6i vs the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and A580 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and A580.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon T6i to result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer T6i should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.