The Sony Alpha A6000 and the Canon Eos Rebel T6i are both quality cameras that will give you high resolution images and videos in a range of different environments. The two cameras have similar features and are around the same price so how do you know which one will be right for you?
We have looked at the features of both the Sony Alpha A6000 and the Canon Eos Rebel T6i to see which camera we think is the better one.
Picture Quality
The Sony Alpha A6000 is a digital camera that has 24 megapixel image sensors compared to the Canon Eos Rebel T6i which is a digital SLR camera with 24.2 megapixel image sensors. Both cameras can take high quality images in low light environments as well as in bright lights.
The Sony Alpha A6000 has a sensitivity rating of ISO 100 to 25,600 compared to the Canon Eos Rebel T6i which is between ISO 100 and 12,800. The Canon Eos Rebel T6i benefits from DIGIC 6 image processors that allow for speed while still keeping the image in focus.
Size
The Sony Alpha A6000 is a compact camera that measures 1.77 by 4.72 by 2.64 inches compared to the larger Canon Eos Rebel T6i which measures 3.98 by 3.07 by 5.2 inches. The Sony Alpha A6000 is a more portable size for taking on days out or carrying around.
The Sony Alpha A6000 is also a lighter weight camera, weighing just 0.76 lbs compared to the Canon Eos Rebel T6i which weighs 1.22 lbs.
Features
Both models have built in WiFi so you can connect to the corresponding apps on your phone and remotely control the cameras. The two cameras are able to film in full HD so you can get clear videos uploaded straight to your smart tv or tablet.
The Sony Alpha A6000 can shoot continuously at an impressive 11 frames per second, compared to the Canon Eos Rebel T6i which can shoot images at 5 frames per second.
Ease of Use
Both the Canon Eos Rebel T6i and the Sony Alpha A6000 are designed to be easy to use and have a number of features built in that will help you get a great image. The Sony Alpha A6000 has the benefit of facial recognition that automatically find the faces in your images and captures them in focus.
Both models have fast processors that keep faces and subjects in focus when taking pictures of fast-moving subjects and both will capture a high quality image even when the background light is low. The Sony Alpha A6000 has a 3 inch tilting screen and the Canon Eos Rebel T6i has a 3 inch touchscreen monitor for clear viewing.
Recommendation
After looking at the features of both the Sony Alpha A6000 and the Canon Eos Rebel T6i we think the better camera is the Sony Alpha A6000. It is super stylish and has a lot more technology that will let you take great images in a wider range of situations.
The Sony Alpha A6000 is more portable and is a newer camera than the Canon Eos Rebel T6i.
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