Canon T6i vs Sony A580
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Canon T6i vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Superseded the Canon 700D
- Replacement is Canon T7i
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100

Canon T6i vs Sony A580 Overview
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).

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.

Canon T6i vs Sony A580 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A580
T6i | A580 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 46 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon T6i
A580 | T6i |
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Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A580
T6i | A580 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Canon T6i vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Canon T6i versus Sony A580 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon T6i vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon T6i vs Sony A580 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Also called | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555 grams (1.22 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 919 | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 1050 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $749 | $848 |