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Canon T6i vs Sony A35

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Canon T6i vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
  • Later Model is Canon T7i
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Canon T6i vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon T6i and Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T6i was unveiled 3 years later than the A35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T6i matches up versus the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A35

 T6i A35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2011Fresher by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon T6i

 A35 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A35

 T6i A35 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon T6i vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i has got 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) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T6i versus the A35.

Canon T6i vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and A35 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and A35.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon T6i to offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent T6i should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T6i vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
70
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
61
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 CIPA)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6i
Travel photography with Sony A35
66
features touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (440 shots)
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (440 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon T6i vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony A35
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony SLT-A35
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2011-09-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 15
Cross focus points 19 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.7
DXO Low light score 919 763
Other
Battery life 440 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $749 $598