Canon T6s vs Sony A300

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon T6s vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and A300 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6s was introduced 7 years later than the A300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T6s grades vs the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6s Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s features external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Canon T6s vs Sony A300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T6s and the A300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6s and A300 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6s and A300.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T6s to deliver extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer T6s provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.