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Canon T6 vs Sony A58

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Canon T6 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1200D
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Sony A57
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Canon T6 vs Sony A58 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon T6 vs Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T6 (18MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6 was announced 2 years later than the A58 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T6 grades vs the A58 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Sony A58

 T6 A58 
ReleasedMarch 2016November 2013Fresher by 28 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon T6

 A58 T6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon T6 and Sony A58

 T6 A58 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon T6 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon T6 comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Canon T6 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the T6 against the A58.

Canon T6 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and A58 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T6 and A58.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A58 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher T6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T6 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 Portrait photography details
Sony A58 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6 Sports photography info
Sony A58 Sports photography info
59
MP count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6 Travel photography features
Sony A58 Travel photography features
55
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery power (690 shots)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6
Landscape photography with Sony A58
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (690 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging information
Sony A58 Vlogging information
27
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon T6 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Sony A58
 Canon EOS T6Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS T6 Sony SLT-A58
Also called as EOS Rebel 1300D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-03-10 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 492 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 781 753
Other
Battery life 500 photos 690 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-FM500H
Self timer 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 One
Cost at launch $549 $645