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Canon T6s vs Sony A350

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
  • New Model is Canon 77D
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • New Model is Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon T6s and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6s was introduced 6 years after the A350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the T6s scores against the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Sony A350

 T6s A350 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2008More modern by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Canon T6s

 A350 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Sony A350

 T6s A350 
Manual focus More precise focus

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s features physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the T6s compared to the A350.

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and A350 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and A350.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T6s to provide more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher T6s will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6s
Portrait photography with Sony A350
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6s
Street photography with Sony A350
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than competition (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (440 shots)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography factors
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
66
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
51
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (674 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography advice
Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
65
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging details
Sony A350 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon T6s vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Sony A350
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Also called EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 11.5
DXO Low light score 915 595
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $849 $600