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Canon T6s vs Sony A200

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Canon T6s vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Refreshed by Canon 77D
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Canon T6s vs Sony A200 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon T6s and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6s was launched 6 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the T6s matches up against the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Sony A200

 T6s A200 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2008Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon T6s

 A200 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Sony A200

 T6s A200 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon T6s vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s has got outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T6s compared to the A200.

Canon T6s vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and A200 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T6s and A200.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon T6s to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher T6s should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T6s vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6s
Portrait photography with Sony A200
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography highlights
Sony A200 Street photography highlights
71
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography information
Sony A200 Sports photography information
61
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
66
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (440 shots)
46
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
72
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T6s vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Sony A200
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Other name EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2008-07-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 19 9
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
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) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 572 grams (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 11.3
DXO Low light rating 915 521
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $849 $100