Canon T6 vs Sony A55

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon T6 and Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T6 (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6 was brought out 5 years after the A55 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T6 scores versus the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS T6 & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon T6 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the T6 and the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and A55 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and A55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon T6 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger T6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.