Canon T6 vs Sony A65

Let's look more closely at the Canon T6 versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6 was unveiled 4 years after the A65 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the T6 scores versus the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS T6 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon T6 has outer dimensions 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Canon T6 versus Sony A65 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 that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the T6 compared to the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and A65 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T6 and A65.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer T6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.