Canon 1300D vs Sony A6500
The Canon EOS 1300D (called Canon T6 in some regions) and the Sony Alpha A6500 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in March 2016 and October 2016. The 1300D is a DSLR, while the A6500 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 17.9 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 24 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1300D | Sony A6500 | |
Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Sony E mount lenses | |
17.9 MP, APS-C Sensor | 24 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
1080/30p Video | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO 100-12800 (100-25600) | ISO 100-25600 (100-51200) | |
Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots) | |
3.0" LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" LCD, 922k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Tilting touchscreen | |
3 shutter flaps per second | 11 shutter flaps per second | |
Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization | |
Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body | |
500 shots per battery charge | 350 shots per battery charge | |
129 x 101 x 78 mm, 485 g | 120 x 67 x 53 mm, 453 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1300D vs Sony A6500
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 1300D and the Sony A6500 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A6500 is considerably smaller (38 percent) than the Canon 1300D. Moreover, the A6500 is markedly lighter (7 percent) than the 1300D. It is noteworthy in this context that the A6500 is splash and dust-proof, while the 1300D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Both cameras have similarly sized sensors, but DSLRs have a larger flange-to-focal plane distance than mirrorless cameras, which imposes contraints on the optical engineering process and generally leads to bigger and heavier lenses. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (1300D) and the Sony E-Mount Lens Catalog (A6500). Mirrorless cameras, such as the A6500, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.
Concerning battery life, the 1300D gets 500 shots out of its LP-E10 battery, while the A6500 can take 350 images on a single charge of its NP-FW50 power pack. The power pack in the A6500 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1300D» | 5.1 in | 4.0 in | 3.1 in | 17.1 oz | 500 | n | Mar 2016 | 449 | - | Canon 1300D | ||
Sony A6500« | 4.7 in | 2.6 in | 2.1 in | 16.0 oz | 350 | Y | Oct 2016 | 1,399 | Sony A6500 | |||
Canon 2000D« » | 5.1 in | 4.0 in | 3.1 in | 16.8 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2018 | 449 | Canon 2000D | |||
Canon 4000D« » | 5.1 in | 4.0 in | 3.0 in | 15.4 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 77D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.0 in | 19.0 oz | 600 | n | Feb 2017 | 899 | Canon 77D | |||
Canon 200D« » | 4.8 in | 3.7 in | 2.8 in | 16.0 oz | 650 | n | Jun 2017 | 549 | Canon 200D | |||
Canon 800D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.0 in | 18.8 oz | 600 | n | Feb 2017 | 749 | Canon 800D | |||
Canon G9 X Mark II« » | 3.9 in | 2.3 in | 1.2 in | 7.3 oz | 235 | n | Jan 2017 | 529 | Canon G9 X Mark II | |||
Canon 750D« » | 5.2 in | 4.0 in | 3.1 in | 19.6 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2015 | 749 | - | Canon 750D | ||
Canon 760D« » | 5.2 in | 4.0 in | 3.1 in | 19.9 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2015 | 849 | - | Canon 760D | ||
Canon G9 X« » | 3.9 in | 2.3 in | 1.2 in | 7.4 oz | 220 | n | Oct 2015 | 529 | - | Canon G9 X | ||
Canon 1200D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 16.9 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Fujifilm X-Pro2« » | 5.6 in | 3.3 in | 1.8 in | 17.5 oz | 350 | Y | Jan 2016 | 1,699 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
Olympus PEN-F« » | 4.9 in | 2.8 in | 1.5 in | 15.1 oz | 330 | n | Jan 2016 | 1,199 | Olympus PEN-F | |||
Panasonic GX8« » | 5.2 in | 3.1 in | 2.5 in | 17.2 oz | 330 | Y | Jul 2015 | 1,199 | - | Panasonic GX8 | ||
Sony A6300« » | 4.7 in | 2.6 in | 1.9 in | 14.3 oz | 400 | Y | Feb 2016 | 999 | - | Sony A6300 | ||
Sony A7« » | 5.0 in | 3.7 in | 1.9 in | 16.7 oz | 340 | Y | Oct 2013 | 1,699 | - | Sony A7 | ||
The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The 1300D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 68 percent) than the A6500, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1300D vs Sony A6500
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the A6500 is 11 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (1300D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.
In terms of underlying technology, both cameras are build around CMOS sensors.

With 24MP, the A6500 offers a higher resolution than the 1300D (17.9MP), but the A6500 has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 4.31μm for the 1300D). Yet, the A6500 is a somewhat more recent model (by 6 months) than the 1300D, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.
The A6500 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during video recording.
The Canon EOS 1300D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A6500 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-51200..

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1300D» | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Canon 1300D | |
Sony A6500« | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | 24.5 | 13.7 | 1405 | 85 | Sony A6500 | |
Canon 2000D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.6 | 11.9 | 1009 | 71 | Canon 2000D | |
Canon 4000D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.4 | 695 | 63 | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 77D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.3 | 971 | 78 | Canon 77D | |
Canon 200D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.4 | 1041 | 79 | Canon 200D | |
Canon 800D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Canon 800D | |
Canon G9 X Mark II« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 21.9 | 12.5 | 522 | 65 | Canon G9 X Mark II | |
Canon 750D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 22.7 | 12.0 | 919 | 71 | Canon 750D | |
Canon 760D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.6 | 12.0 | 915 | 70 | Canon 760D | |
Canon G9 X« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 21.5 | 12.3 | 495 | 63 | Canon G9 X | |
Canon 1200D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.3 | 724 | 63 | Canon 1200D | |
Fujifilm X-Pro2« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |
Olympus PEN-F« » | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 1080/60p | 23.1 | 12.4 | 894 | 74 | Olympus PEN-F | |
Panasonic GX8« » | Four Thirds | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 23.5 | 12.6 | 806 | 75 | Panasonic GX8 | |
Sony A6300« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | 24.4 | 13.7 | 1437 | 85 | Sony A6300 | |
Sony A7« » | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.8 | 14.2 | 2248 | 90 | Sony A7 |
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the A6500 provides a better video resolution than the 1300D. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.
Feature comparison: Canon 1300D vs Sony A6500
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the A6500 has an electronic viewfinder (2359k dots), while the 1300D has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 1300D and Sony A6500 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1300D» | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1300D | |
Sony A6500« | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 11.0 | Y | Y | Sony A6500 | |
Canon 2000D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 2000D | |
Canon 4000D« » | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 77D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Canon 77D | |
Canon 200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 200D | |
Canon 800D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Canon 800D | |
Canon G9 X Mark II« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 2000 | 8.2 | Y | Y | Canon G9 X Mark II | |
Canon 750D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 750D | |
Canon 760D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 760D | |
Canon G9 X« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 2000 | 6.0 | Y | Y | Canon G9 X | |
Canon 1200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1200D | |
Fujifilm X-Pro2« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1620 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.0 | n | n | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |
Olympus PEN-F« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Olympus PEN-F | |
Panasonic GX8« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 10.0 | n | Y | Panasonic GX8 | |
Sony A6300« » | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | n | 4000 | 11.0 | Y | n | Sony A6300 | |
Sony A7« » | 2400 | n | 3.0 | 1230 | tilting | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Sony A7 |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The A6500 has a touchscreen, while the 1300D has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The reported shutter speed and shutter burst refer to the use of the mechanical shutter. In addition, the A6500 features an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
The 1300D writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A6500 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1300D vs Sony A6500
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 1300D and Sony Alpha A6500 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1300D» | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 1300D | |
Sony A6500« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony A6500 | |
Canon 2000D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 2000D | |
Canon 4000D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 77D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon 77D | |
Canon 200D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon 200D | |
Canon 800D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon 800D | |
Canon G9 X Mark II« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon G9 X Mark II | |
Canon 750D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 750D | |
Canon 760D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 760D | |
Canon G9 X« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon G9 X | |
Canon 1200D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1200D | |
Fujifilm X-Pro2« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |
Olympus PEN-F« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Olympus PEN-F | |
Panasonic GX8« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic GX8 | |
Sony A6300« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony A6300 | |
Sony A7« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony A7 |
It is notable that the A6500 has a microphone port, which can help to improve the quality of audio recordings by attaching an external microphone. The 1300D does not feature such a mic input.
The A6500 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Sony. In contrast, the 1300D has been discontinued (but it can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 1300D was succeeded by the Canon 2000D.
Review summary: Canon 1300D vs Sony A6500
So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 1300D and the Sony A6500? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Advantages of the Canon EOS 1300D:
- Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 350) on a single battery charge.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (68 percent cheaper at launch).
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in March 2016).

Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha A6500:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 17.9MP), which boosts linear resolution by 16%.
- Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/30p).
- Better video autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident movie autofocus.
- Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
- More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (11 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
- More compact: Is smaller (120x67mm vs 129x101mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
- Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
- Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
- More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
- More modern: Was introduced somewhat (6 months) more recently.
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the A6500 is the clear winner of the contest (14 : 4 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 1300D or the A6500 handle or perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews: Canon 1300D vs Sony A6500
This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The detailed reviews can be accessed by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1300D» | rev | 73/100 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2016 | 449 | - | Canon 1300D | ||
Sony A6500« | HiRec | 85/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2016 | 1,399 | Sony A6500 | |||
Canon 2000D« » | rev | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 449 | Canon 2000D | |||
Canon 4000D« » | rev | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 77D« » | - | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Feb 2017 | 899 | Canon 77D | |||
Canon 200D« » | HiRec | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2017 | 549 | Canon 200D | |||
Canon 800D« » | - | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Feb 2017 | 749 | Canon 800D | |||
Canon G9 X Mark II« » | - | 75/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2017 | 529 | Canon G9 X Mark II | |||
Canon 750D« » | - | 75/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 749 | - | Canon 750D | ||
Canon 760D« » | Rec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 849 | - | Canon 760D | ||
Canon G9 X« » | HiRec | - | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2015 | 529 | - | Canon G9 X | ||
Canon 1200D« » | Rec | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Fujifilm X-Pro2« » | Rec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2016 | 1,699 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
Olympus PEN-F« » | - | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2016 | 1,199 | Olympus PEN-F | |||
Panasonic GX8« » | Rec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2015 | 1,199 | - | Panasonic GX8 | ||
Sony A6300« » | Rec | 85/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Feb 2016 | 999 | - | Sony A6300 | ||
Sony A7« » | HiRec | 80/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Oct 2013 | 1,699 | - | Sony A7 |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Specifications: Canon 1300D vs Sony A6500
Camera Model | Canon 1300D | Sony A6500 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Sony E mount lenses |
Launch Date | March 2016 | October 2016 |
Launch Price | USD 449 | USD 1399 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 23.5 x 14.9 mm |
Sensor Area | 332.27 mm2 | 366.6 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 26.8 mm | 28.2 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 17.9 Megapixels | 24 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.31 μm | 3.91 μm |
Pixel Density | 5.39 MP/cm2 | 6.55 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | 4K/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | 100-51200 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ X |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | .. | 85 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | .. | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | .. | 13.7 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | .. | 1405 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.50x | 0.70x |
Viewfinder Resolution | n/a | 2359k dots |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Tilting screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 3 shutter flaps/s | 11 shutter flaps/s |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | Electronic Shutter |
Image Stabilization | Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | MS or SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | micro HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | Wifi built-in |
Near-Field Communication | NFC built-in | NFC built-in |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body |
Battery Type | LP-E10 power pack | NP-FW50 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots per charge | 350 shots per charge |
In-Camera Charging | no USB charging | USB charging |
Body Dimensions |
129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.1 x 4.0 x 3.1 in) |
120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1 in) |
Camera Weight | 485 g (17.1 oz) | 453 g (16.0 oz) |
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