Sony a6000 vs Canon EOS Rebel T6
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6000 and Canon EOS Rebel T6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6000 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Rebel T6 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6000 were released 2014 and Canon EOS Rebel T6 was released 2016. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a6000 | 2014 |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 2016 |
Type of camera
Sony a6000 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel T6 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6000 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel T6 has a "Canon APS-C"-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 ** |
| Sony a6000 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a6000 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel T6 has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a6000 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Sony a6000 has a 34 % 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 a6000 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T6. Sony a6000 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel T6 has 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a6000 | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 100-6400 |
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 Sony a6000
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T6
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6000 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel T6 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a6000 | 11 |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a6000 and Canon EOS Rebel T6 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.
Canon EOS Rebel T6 weighs 485 gr (equal to 1.07 lb) which is 41% heavier than Sony a6000 and its 344 gr (or 0.76 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a6000 | 344 gr 0.76 lb |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 485 gr 1.07 lb |
Sony a6000 vs Canon EOS Rebel T6 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6000 and Canon EOS Rebel T6, 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 |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Name | Sony a6000 | Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2014-02-12 | 2016-03-10 |
| MSRP | 799 USD | 549 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 18 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 4+ |
Image |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 6400 |
| White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| 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 Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 179 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 921600 | 920000 |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.05× (0.7× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Frames per second | 11 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | 9 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | No |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
| Remote Control | Yes (wired or PC) | Yes (wired or wireless) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
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Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 360 shots | 500 shots |
| Width | 120 mm | 129 mm |
| Height | 67 mm | 101 mm |
| Depth | 45 mm | 78 mm |
| Weight | 344 gram | 485 gram |