Canon T6 vs Sony A200

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon T6 and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6 was brought out 7 years after the A200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the T6 grades against the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS T6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6 has got 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 A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the T6 against the A200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6 and A200 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T6 and A200.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T6 to give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent T6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.