Canon T6 vs Sony A560

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon T6 and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A560 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6 was released 5 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the T6 grades vs the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T6 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6 and Sony A560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the T6 and the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and A560 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T6 and A560.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon T6 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer T6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.