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Canon T6s vs Sony A100

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon T6s vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(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
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Later Model is Canon 77D
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A550
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Canon T6s vs Sony A100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon T6s versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6s was unveiled 8 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the T6s matches up versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Sony A100

 T6s A100 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2006Fresher by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon T6s

 A100 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Sony A100

 T6s A100 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Canon T6s vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s has got external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T6s versus Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T6s against the A100.

Canon T6s vs Sony A100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6s and A100 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T6s and A100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T6s to produce extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger T6s provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T6s vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography details
Sony A100 Street photography details
70
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s as a Sports photography camera
Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
66
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging information
Sony A100 Vlogging information
72
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon T6s vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Sony A100
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 638 grams (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 61
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 11.2
DXO Low light score 915 476
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $849 $1,000