Canon T6 vs Sony A100
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Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A100
T6 | A100 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | July 2006 | Newer by 117 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon T6
A100 | T6 |
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Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A100
T6 | A100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and A100 is 68 and 64 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon T6 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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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 |