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Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • Renewed by Canon T7i
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very comparable but the T6i (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The T6i was announced 20 months later than the RX1R making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the T6i scores vs the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony RX1R

 T6i RX1R 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2013More recent by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Canon T6i

 RX1R T6i 
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony RX1R

 T6i RX1R 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T6i has physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the T6i against the RX1R.

Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and RX1R is 66 and 79 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and RX1R.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The T6i uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The younger T6i should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6i
Street photography with Sony RX1R
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 shots)
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
66
includes touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (440 shots)
62
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
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Canon T6i vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony RX1R
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-06 2013-06-26
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 19 25
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 91
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.6
DXO Low light rating 919 2537
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $749 $2,798