Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5
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Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2015
- Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Previous Model is Canon 700D
- Replacement is Canon 77D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Updated by Sony NEX-5N
Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe T6s was manufactured 4 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the T6s scores versus the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Sony NEX-5
T6s | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | June 2010 | Newer by 57 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Canon T6s
NEX-5 | T6s |
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Common features in the Canon T6s and Sony NEX-5
T6s | NEX-5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s features physical 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Analyze the Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the T6s versus the NEX-5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6s and NEX-5 is 66 and 89 respectively.
Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and NEX-5.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon T6s to provide extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger T6s will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Alternative name | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
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 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 lb) | 287 grams (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 915 | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $849 | $599 |