Canon T6i vs Sony RX100 VI

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Canon T6i vs Sony RX100 VI

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 VII
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Differences

Canon T6i advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Less expensive
$599 vs $699*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 229 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Canon T6i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
42 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.59x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
23.8 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
109 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Improved dynamic range over T5i; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Touchscreen tilt/swivel LCD.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No Servo AF in Live View; No 60p video frame rate.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony RX100 VI, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D3400

Sony RX100 VI

Nikon D3400

$1062
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Nikon D5500

Canon T6i

Nikon D5500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D5500

Sony RX100 VI

Nikon D5500

$1062
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$797
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Pentax K-3 II

Sony RX100 VI

Pentax K-3 II

$1062
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$830
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Canon T6i

Panasonic ZS100

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$498
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon T6i vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$1062
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Canon T7i

Canon T6i

Canon T7i

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$700
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Canon T6i vs Canon T7i

Sony RX100 VI

Canon T7i

$1062
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Canon T7i

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