Canon T6s vs Sony A230
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Canon T6s vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Superseded the Canon 700D
- Replacement is Canon 77D
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Canon T6s vs Sony A230 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon T6s versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe T6s was announced 5 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the T6s scores vs the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Sony A230
T6s | A230 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | May 2009 | Fresher by 70 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Canon T6s
A230 | T6s |
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Common features in the Canon T6s and Sony A230
T6s | A230 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Canon T6s vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon T6s enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Canon T6s versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the T6s against the A230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and A230 is 66 and 69 respectively.
Canon T6s vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and A230.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon T6s to provide extra detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T6s will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon T6s vs Sony A230 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Otherwise known as | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 lbs) | 490g (1.08 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 915 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 230 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $849 | $569 |