Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D vs Sony SLT Alpha 77 II — Which Is Better?
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Canon · DSLR · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D
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SCORE
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Sony · DSLR · 24.3 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Sony SLT Alpha 77 II
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WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D and the Sony SLT Alpha 77 II are both DSLRs, but they reach the eye-level view differently. The Canon, released in 2015, uses a pentamirror optical viewfinder. The Sony, from 2014, is an SLT design whose electronic viewfinder draws its image straight from the sensor. The Canon is also the lighter, more compact body: 555 g against 647 g, and 132 x 101 x 78 mm against 143 x 104 x 81 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2015 | 2014 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 6, 2015 | May 1, 2014 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 132 x 101 x 78 mm | 143 x 104 x 81 mm |
| Camera weight | 555 g | 647 g |
| Optics | 59/100 | 74/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Sony SLT Alpha 77 II is the stronger choice for fast action. It shoots at 12 frames per second against 5 on the Rebel T6i, more than twice the rate, giving far more chances at a peak moment in sport or wildlife. Its 79 autofocus points against 19 give many more positions for an off-centre subject. Resolution is effectively shared, so cropping room is the same: 24.2 versus 24.3 megapixels on APS-C CMOS sensors. Sony stretches further, with a 25600 ISO standard ceiling, a 1/8000 second shutter speed and in-body stabilisation for handheld shots. Native lens systems also differ, Canon EF-S versus Sony Alpha DT, so existing lenses may settle the choice. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 24.3 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
5 fps045 | 12 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-S | Sony Alpha DT |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 6 | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
190300 | 790300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 235900009900000 |
| Video | 43/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor slowing fast motion, the Sony offers double the maximum video frame rate, 60 fps against the Canon's 30. Footage at 60 fps plays at half speed in a 30 fps timeline, suiting skaters or splashing water. Both top out at Full HD. File formats also differ, with Sony recording AVCHD and MP4 and Canon recording MOV. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Features | 57/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Alpha 77 II offers weather sealing and the Rebel T6i does not, a plus for outdoor days. The Canon answers with a touch screen for tap-to-set focus, which the Sony's non-touch display cannot match. Sony's screen is finer at 1,229,000 dots against 1,040,000. Both share the everyday essentials, from a 3-inch flip-out screen for overhead and waist-level angles to live view, Wi-Fi transfer to a phone, and built-in plus external flash. Neither offers GPS or Bluetooth. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 12290001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 24/100 | 27/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Rebel T6i accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-I compatibility, so a fast card can clear its buffer quickly after a burst. The Alpha 77 II takes the same SD family plus Memory Stick Pro Duo and Pro-HG Duo, useful with existing Memory Stick cards. Battery ratings are close: 480 shots for the Sony's NP-FM500H against 440 for the Canon's LP-E17. Each carries a single card slot and neither charges over USB. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | NP-FM500H |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
440 shots1505000 | 480 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Sony SLT Alpha 77 II is the better buy for photographing movement or working outdoors. Its 12 fps burst, 79-point autofocus array and 1/8000 second shutter cover sports, birds in flight and racing, and in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing widen the shooting conditions.
Choose the Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D when its lighter, more compact body and simple operation come first. The touch screen makes focus placement quicker for family trips and casual shooting. Either way, the different native mounts mean your existing lenses point the decision.