Canon T6 vs Sony A550
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Canon T6 vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel 1300D
- Succeeded the Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced December 2009
- Succeeded the Sony A100
Canon T6 vs Sony A550 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon T6 and Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe T6 was introduced 6 years later than the A550 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the T6 matches up vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon T6 vs Sony A550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A550
T6 | A550 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | December 2009 | More recent by 77 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Canon T6
A550 | T6 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A550
T6 | A550 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon T6 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T6 provides external dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon T6 and Sony A550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the T6 compared to the A550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and A550 is 68 and 63 respectively.
Canon T6 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and A550.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon T6 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon T6 vs Sony A550 Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS T6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-03-10 | 2009-12-09 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 632g (1.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 21.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | 781 | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 480 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E10 | NP-FM500H |
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/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $549 | $749 |