Canon T6i vs Sony A55

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon T6i and Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6i was brought out 4 years after the A55 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the T6i grades vs the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Canon T6i Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon T6i comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T6i and Sony A55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the T6i and the A55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and A55 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and A55.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon T6i to give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer T6i provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.