Canon T6i vs Sony a5100

Its time to look more closely at the Canon T6i versus Sony a5100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6i was introduced 6 months after the a5100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the T6i matches up versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i offers external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Canon T6i versus Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T6i compared to the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and a5100 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and a5100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.