Canon T6 vs Sony S980

The following is a extended review of the Canon T6 vs Sony S980, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and S980 (12MP) and the T6 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The T6 was unveiled 7 years after the S980 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the T6 matches up against the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon T6 has got outer measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6 vs Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the T6 and the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and S980 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6 and S980.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T6 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon T6 will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger T6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.