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Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
  • Updated by Canon T7i
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2022
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Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is fairly close but the T6i (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The T6i was unveiled 8 years earlier than the ZV-1F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1F being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the T6i grades vs the ZV-1F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Sony ZV-1F

 T6i ZV-1F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Canon T6i

 ZV-1F T6i 
AnnouncedOctober 2022February 2015More recent by 93 months

Common features in the Canon T6i and Sony ZV-1F

 T6i ZV-1F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon T6i features physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the T6i and the ZV-1F.

Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and ZV-1F is 66 and 89 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and ZV-1F.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T6i using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon T6i will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older T6i will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
57
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography information
Sony ZV-1F Street photography information
70
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (1")
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (256 grams)
lack of image stabilization
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography information
61
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
61
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (16.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Travel photography camera
66
provides touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (440 per charge)
86
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (256 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
fast max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (360 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging factors
72
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
81
fast max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition (256 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T6i vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Sony ZV-1F
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iSony ZV-1F
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Sony ZV-1F
Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-06 2022-10-13
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 19 425
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lbs) 256 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 360 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $749 $499