Sony a6300 vs Canon EOS 750D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6300 and Canon EOS 750D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6300 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 750D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6300 were released 2016 and Canon EOS 750D was released 2015. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6300 | 2016 |
Canon EOS 750D | 2015 |
Type of camera
Sony a6300 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 750D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6300 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 750D 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 a6300 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 750D | 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
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a6300 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 750D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a6300 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS 750D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Sony a6300 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 750D. Sony a6300 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 750D has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6300 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS 750D | 100-12800 |
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 a6300
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 750D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6300 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 750D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6300 | 11 |
Canon EOS 750D | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a6300 and Canon EOS 750D 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 750D weighs 555 gr (equal to 1.22 lb) which is 37% heavier than Sony a6300 and its 404 gr (or 0.89 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6300 | 404 gr 0.89 lb |
Canon EOS 750D | 555 gr 1.22 lb |
Sony a6300 vs Canon EOS 750D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6300 and Canon EOS 750D, 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 a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
Name | Sony a6300 | Canon EOS 750D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
Release Year | 2016 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2016-02-03 | 2015-02-06 |
MSRP | 999 USD | 749 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
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 | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 6 |
Image |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 12800 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
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 |
Focus Points | 425 | 19 |
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 a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 5 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 | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-in ![]() |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (wired or via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6300 |
Canon EOS 750D |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
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LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots | 440 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 132 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 101 mm |
Depth | 49 mm | 78 mm |
Weight | 404 gram | 555 gram |