Canon T6 vs Sony A580
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Canon T6 vs Sony A580 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
- Launched March 2016
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel 1300D
- Superseded the Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Old Model is Sony A100
Canon T6 vs Sony A580 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon T6 versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the T6 (18MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe T6 was announced 4 years after the A580 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T6 scores against the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon T6 vs Sony A580 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS T6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A580
T6 | A580 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | May 2011 | More modern by 59 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon T6
A580 | T6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A580
T6 | A580 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon T6 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T6 features outside 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 A580 has sizing 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 versus Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the T6 against the A580.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6 and A580 is 68 and 64 respectively.
Canon T6 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and A580.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon T6 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern T6 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon T6 vs Sony A580 Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS T6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Alternative name | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-03-10 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
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 Overall rating | 66 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 781 | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 1050 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | Two |
Price at release | $549 | $848 |