Canon T6 vs Sony A380
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Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)

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).

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.

Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS T6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A380
T6 | A380 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 80 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon T6
A380 | T6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A380
T6 | A380 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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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 |