Canon EOS 750D vs Sony Alpha a6100
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 750D and Sony Alpha a6100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 750D is manufacturered by Canon but Sony Alpha a6100 is from Sony. Both Canon and Sony are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 750D were released 2015 and Sony Alpha a6100 was released 2019. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS 750D | 2015 |
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 2019 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS 750D is a DSLR camera while Sony Alpha a6100 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 750D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Sony Alpha a6100 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS 750D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS 750D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony Alpha a6100 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS 750D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Sony Alpha a6100 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Sony Alpha a6100 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 750D. Sony Alpha a6100 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 750D has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 750D | 100-12800 |
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 100-32000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 750D
Lens compatibility chart for Sony Alpha a6100
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 750D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony Alpha a6100 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 750D | 5 |
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 11 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 750D and Sony Alpha a6100 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 750D weighs 555 gr (equal to 1,22 lb) which is 40% heavier than Sony Alpha a6100 and its 396 gr (or 0,87 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS 750D | 555 gr 1,22 lb |
| Sony Alpha a6100 | 396 gr 0,87 lb |
Canon EOS 750D vs Sony Alpha a6100 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 750D and Sony Alpha a6100, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Name | Canon EOS 750D | Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2015-02-06 | 2019-08-28 |
| MSRP | 749 USD | 749 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 6 | Bionz X |
Image |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 32000 |
| White Balance Presets | 8 | 10 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 19 | 425 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 921600 |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | 1440000 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 11 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 6 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in
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Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth) |
| Remote Control | Yes (wired or via smartphone) | Yes (wireless or smartphone) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 750D |
Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger
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NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 420 shots |
| Width | 132 mm | 120 mm |
| Height | 101 mm | 67 mm |
| Depth | 78 mm | 59 mm |
| Weight | 555 gram | 396 gram |
