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Canon T6 vs Sony A100

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Previous Model is Canon 1200D
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Later Model is Sony A550
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Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon T6 and Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6 was announced 9 years after the A100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the T6 scores vs the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A100

 T6 A100 
LaunchedMarch 2016July 2006Newer by 117 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon T6

 A100 T6 

Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A100

 T6 A100 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T6 offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T6 and Sony A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T6 vs the A100.

Canon T6 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and A100 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T6 and A100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon T6 to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer T6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T6 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 Portrait photography advice
Sony A100 Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6 Sports photography factors
Sony A100 Sports photography factors
59
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (500 per charge)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6 Travel photography highlights
Sony A100 Travel photography highlights
55
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6
Landscape photography with Sony A100
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging features
Sony A100 Vlogging features
27
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
9
no video recording
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Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Sony A100
 Canon EOS T6Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS T6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Also Known as EOS Rebel 1300D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-03-10 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 638 gr (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 61
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.2
DXO Low light score 781 476
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $549 $1,000