Canon T6 vs Sony A6000 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon T6 to the mirrorless Sony A6000. There’s a big 2 year difference between the two, but the mirrorless technology holds a big advantage here.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon T6	Sony A6000
Megapixels	18	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	5184 x 3456	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Sony E
ISO	100 - 6,400	100 -25,600
Expanded ISO	12,800	51,200
AF Points	9	179
Cross-type AF Points	1	179 phase
Continuous Mode	3fps	11fps
LCD	3.0" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF (1.44M)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.80x	1.07x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	No	No
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	No	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	15	47
RAW Buffer Size	6	22
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/160
Startup Time	0.5s	2.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	500 shots	360 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E10)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	17.1 oz (485g)	12.1 oz (344g)
Size	5.1 x 4.0 x 3.1"	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2014

Sony A6000 Advantages:

• Sensor – The A6000 has 6 more megapixels

• Higher Max ISO – The ISO range is 2 stops higher

• AF Points – The A6000 has whopping 179 AF points versus 9

• 11 vs 3fps – Enormously faster and more appropriate for sports and wildlife

• LCD Display – The LCD screen is articulating

• Focus Peaking – The Sony A6000, like all other mirrorless cameras, can highlight what’s in focus before taking a picture. Excellent if you have bad eye sight or are using manual lenses

• Viewfinder – 100% coverage with a higher magnification.

• Full HD at 60fps – Better for slow motion recordings

• UHS-I – Both cameras support SD, but the T6 doesn’t support UHS-I speeds.

• JPEG Buffer – The amount of JPEGs you can take before the buffer fills is 47 compared to 15

• RAW Buffer – 22 versus 6

• Time-Lapse

• Environmentally Sealed – The A6000 is more protected for shooting in rain/snow/dust areas

• Size & Weight – It’s a lot lighter and smaller

 

The Sony A6000 may have been released in 2014, but specification it beats the T6 by miles. Luckily, it’s also really affordable and doesn’t cost that much more.

What are the advantages worth paying more for? Definitely the size and weight, 11fps, 179 AF points, better LCD and viewfinder and body sealing for a more stress-free life when shooting on a bad day.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.

Canon T6 Advantages:

• Startup Time – Way faster start up time (0.5s vs 2.2s)

• Battery Life – 140 shots longer battery life

• Less Expensive – With the kit 18-55mm lens, the T6 costs around $200 less

The Canon T6 is the most affordable, basic DSLR from Canon. It’s an excellent camera but compared to other models it usually never stands out.

Should you get it? If going over $450 is already more than you’re okay with then yes. You still get a DSLR so you can change all settings, use different lenses, but it’s simply not as impressive as some other cameras.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.