Sony NEX-6 vs Canon T5

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Sony NEX-6 vs Canon T5

APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony NEX-6 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A6000
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Succeeded by the Canon T6
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Differences

Sony NEX-6 advantages over Canon T5

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-6 test data on DxO Mark T5 test data on DxO Mark

1,018 vs 724 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-6 test data on DxO Mark T5 test data on DxO Mark

13.1 vs 11.3 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
42 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
469g vs 689g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.73x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
9.7 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.8 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
10 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon T5 advantages over Sony NEX-6

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
More info

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

500 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; More consumer-friendly control setup than NEX-7 but more advanced (actual Mode dial) than step-down models; OLED EVF and 3-inch tilting LCD monitor provide viewfinder flexibility; Fast and decisive AF on stationary subjects, and good continuous AF on normal moving subjects; Full HD 1080p video recording at up to 60p.
Hybrid AF system speed and accuracy still lags somewhat behind higher-end DSLRs; Wi-Fi features still rudimentary (join the club); LCD is not a touchscreen; User interface foibles.
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Very good image quality with great color accuracy; Lightweight and compact design; Great value for the money; Canon EF-S mount provides access to a vast array of lens options; Feature Guide and Creative Auto helps new users.
Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer; Without AF assist from flash low-light AF can struggle; Dynamic range and high ISO performance not as good as some competing models; No continuous AF in movie mode; Mono sound; No external mic jack.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$499
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Canon T5

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Compared to Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-F3

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3

Canon T5

Sony NEX-F3

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-5R

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-5R

Canon T5

Sony NEX-5R

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Sony A58

Sony NEX-6

Sony A58

$549
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony A58

Canon T5

Sony A58

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony A58

Compared to Canon T5i

Sony NEX-6

Canon T5i

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Canon T5i

Canon T5

Canon T5i

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T5 vs Canon T5i

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