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Canon T6s vs Sony A37

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon T6s vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(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
  • Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon 77D
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Canon T6s vs Sony A37 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon T6s vs Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6s was brought out 2 years later than the A37 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T6s matches up versus the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Sony A37

 T6s A37 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2012Fresher by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon T6s

 A37 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Sony A37

 T6s A37 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Canon T6s vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the T6s vs the A37.

Canon T6s vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and A37.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon T6s to offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern T6s provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T6s vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6s
Portrait photography with Sony A37
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6s
Street photography with Sony A37
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography advice
Sony A37 Sports photography advice
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 CIPA)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
66
features focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (440 shots)
54
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography factors
Sony A37 Landscape photography factors
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.6 inches)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging information
Sony A37 Vlogging information
72
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Canon T6s vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Sony A37
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sSony SLT-A37
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Sony SLT-A37
Also called as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 15
Cross focus points 19 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (1.25 pounds) 506 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.9
DXO Low light score 915 799
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $849 $522