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Canon T6 vs Sony A580

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon T6 vs Sony A580 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
  • Launched March 2016
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Superseded the Canon 1200D
Sony A580
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A580

 T6 A580 
IntroducedMarch 2016May 2011More modern by 59 months

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon T6

 A580 T6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A580

 T6 A580 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon T6 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6 and A580 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon T6 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 Portrait photography info
Sony A580 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 Street photography features
Sony A580 Street photography features
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
built in 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 A580
59
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6 Travel photography info
Sony A580 Travel photography info
55
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
great battery life (1,050 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6 Landscape photography details
Sony A580 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,050 shots)
2 card slots
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging advice
Sony A580 Vlogging advice
27
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon T6 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Sony A580
 Canon EOS T6Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
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