Canon T6 vs Sony A35
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Canon T6 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched March 2016
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
- Earlier Model is Canon 1200D
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Canon T6 vs Sony A35 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon T6 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T6 (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe T6 was unveiled 4 years later than the A35 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the T6 matches up vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon T6 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS T6 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A35
T6 | A35 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | September 2011 | Fresher by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon T6
A35 | T6 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A35
T6 | A35 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon T6 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon T6 has physical dimensions 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Canon T6 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the T6 compared to the A35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and A35 is 68 and 69 respectively.
Canon T6 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and A35.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon T6 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher T6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon T6 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS T6 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Also called | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-03-10 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 415g (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 781 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 440 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $549 | $598 |