Canon T6s vs Sony A580

Below is a thorough review of the Canon T6s versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6s was unveiled 3 years later than the A580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the T6s scores vs the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6s versus Sony A580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the T6s compared to the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T6s and A580 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and A580.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon T6s to result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher T6s is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.