Canon T6i vs Sony A77 II

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon T6i vs Sony A77 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6i was brought out 9 months later than the A77 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the T6i matches up vs the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are available at Canon T6i Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i has outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Canon T6i vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T6i against the A77 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and A77 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and A77 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent T6i provides a benefit in sensor tech.