Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Sony a1
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Sony a1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS Rebel T6 is manufacturered by Canon but Sony a1 is from Sony. Both Canon and Sony are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Rebel T6 were released 2016 and Sony a1 was released 2021. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 2016 |
Sony a1 | 2021 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS Rebel T6 is a DSLR camera while Sony a1 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T6 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Sony a1 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Sony a1 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Canon EOS Rebel T6 has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a1 has 50 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Sony a1 |
50 MP
49766400 pixels 8640 x 5760 |
Sony a1 has a 178 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T6. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a1 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T6. Sony a1 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS Rebel T6 has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 100-6400 |
Sony a1 | 100-32000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T6
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a1
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T6 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Sony a1 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 3 |
Sony a1 | 30 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Sony a1 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a1 weighs 737 gr (equal to 1.62 lb) which is 52% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T6 and its 485 gr (or 1.07 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 485 gr 1.07 lb |
Sony a1 | 737 gr 1.62 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Sony a1 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Sony a1, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Name | Canon EOS Rebel T6 | Sony a1 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Release Year | 2016 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2016-03-10 | 2021-01-26 |
MSRP | 549 USD | 6499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 8640 x 5760 pixels |
Megapixels | 18 MP | 50 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Dual Bionz XR |
Image |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 32000 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 7 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 759 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 1440000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | 0.9× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 9437184 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 30 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 9 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
H.264 H.265 XF-AVC XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-In 802.11ac (Dual Band) |
Remote Control | Yes (wired or wireless) | Yes (via Bluetooth or tethered PC) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Sony a1 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
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NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots | 530 shots |
Width | 129 mm | 129 mm |
Height | 101 mm | 97 mm |
Depth | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Weight | 485 gram | 737 gram |