Canon T6i vs Sony A37
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Canon T6i vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Older Model is Canon 700D
- Updated by Canon T7i
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony A35
Canon T6i vs Sony A37 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Canon T6i and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe T6i was announced 2 years later than the A37 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the T6i scores against the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon T6i vs Sony A37 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A37
T6i | A37 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | May 2012 | More recent by 34 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon T6i
A37 | T6i |
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Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A37
T6i | A37 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Canon T6i vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i has got outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Canon T6i and Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T6i versus the A37.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Canon T6i vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and A37.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon T6i to offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern T6i will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon T6i vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon T6i vs Sony A37 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Sony SLT-A37 |
Also called as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
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 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555 gr (1.22 pounds) | 506 gr (1.12 pounds) |
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 All around rating | 71 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 919 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 500 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $749 | $522 |