Canon T6s vs Sony A65

Lets look more in depth at the Canon T6s and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6s was launched 3 years after the A65 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the T6s matches up against the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon T6s enjoys physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon T6s and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T6s against the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6s and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and A65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern T6s should have a benefit in sensor technology.