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Canon T6i vs Sony A65

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon T6i vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Renewed by Canon T7i
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Canon T6i vs Sony A65 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon T6i and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6i was unveiled 3 years after the A65 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T6i scores vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony A65

 T6i A65 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2011More modern by 40 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon T6i

 A65 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony A65

 T6i A65 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T6i vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6i has exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T6i compared to the A65.

Canon T6i vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and A65.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer T6i is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography details
Sony A65 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography details
Sony A65 Sports photography details
61
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
66
features focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6i
Landscape photography with Sony A65
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging features
Sony A65 Vlogging features
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
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Canon T6i vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony A65
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony SLT-A65
Other name EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 19 15
Cross type focus points 19 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
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, 24 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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 622g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 919 717
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 560 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $749 $700