Canon T6 vs Sony A300

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon T6 and Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6 was revealed 8 years after the A300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the T6 matches up versus the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS T6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T6 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6 and Sony A300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6 and the A300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and A300 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T6 and A300.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon T6 to offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern T6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.