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Canon T6 vs Sony A380

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced March 2016
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Replaced the Canon 1200D
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon T6 vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6 was unveiled 6 years after the A380 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the T6 scores against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A380

 T6 A380 
ReleasedMarch 2016August 2009More modern by 80 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon T6

 A380 T6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A380

 T6 A380 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6 offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T6 vs Sony A380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6 vs the A380.

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and A380 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and A380.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon T6 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger T6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 Portrait photography info
Sony A380 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 Street photography highlights
Sony A380 Street photography highlights
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6
Sports photography with Sony A380
59
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6
Travel photography with Sony A380
55
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6 Landscape photography info
Sony A380 Landscape photography info
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging information
Sony A380 Vlogging information
27
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Sony A380
 Canon EOS T6Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS T6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Alternate name EOS Rebel 1300D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-03-10 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 519 grams (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.8
DXO Low light rating 781 614
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $549 $899