Canon T6 vs Sony A6000
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Canon T6 vs Sony A6000 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
- Launched March 2016
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel 1300D
- Replaced the Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Released April 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-6
- Successor is Sony A6300

Canon T6 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon T6 vs Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The T6 was launched 23 months later than the A6000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the T6 grades versus the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon T6 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A6000
T6 | A6000 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | ![]() | April 2014 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon T6
A6000 | T6 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A6000
T6 | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon T6 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T6 has physical dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Canon T6 vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6 against the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6 and A6000 is 68 and 85 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and A6000.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A6000 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher T6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon T6 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS T6 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-03-10 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | Bionz X |
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 | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) | 344 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 781 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 360 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E10 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $549 | $548 |