Canon EOS Rebel T6s vs Sony NEX-F3
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sony NEX-F3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS Rebel T6s is manufacturered by Canon but Sony NEX-F3 is from Sony. Both Canon and Sony are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Rebel T6s were released 2015 and Sony NEX-F3 was released 2012. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 2015 |
| Sony NEX-F3 | 2012 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS Rebel T6s is a DSLR camera while Sony NEX-F3 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T6s has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Sony NEX-F3 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 Rebel T6s | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Sony NEX-F3 | 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
Canon EOS Rebel T6s has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony NEX-F3 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Sony NEX-F3 |
16 MP
16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s has a 50 % larger resolution than Sony NEX-F3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony NEX-F3 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T6s. Sony NEX-F3 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 16000 while Canon EOS Rebel T6s has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 100-12800 |
| Sony NEX-F3 | 200-16000 |
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 Rebel T6s
Lens compatibility chart for Sony NEX-F3
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T6s can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony NEX-F3 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 5 |
| Sony NEX-F3 | 5,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sony NEX-F3 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 Rebel T6s weighs 565 gr (equal to 1.25 lb) which is 80% heavier than Sony NEX-F3 and its 314 gr (or 0.69 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 565 gr 1.25 lb |
| Sony NEX-F3 | 314 gr 0.69 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s vs Sony NEX-F3 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Sony NEX-F3, 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 Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Name | Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Sony NEX-F3 |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2015-02-06 | 2012-05-17 |
| MSRP | 849 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| 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 | 4912 x 3264 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 16 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
Image |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 200 - 16000 |
| White Balance Presets | 8 | 6 |
| 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 Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView |
| Focus Points | 19 | 25 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
| 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 Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 920000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 5,5 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 | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | No |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 AVCHD |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote Control | Yes (wired or via smartphone) | No |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sony NEX-F3 |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery and charger
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Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & USB charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 470 shots |
| Width | 132 mm | 117 mm |
| Height | 111 mm | 67 mm |
| Depth | 78 mm | 42 mm |
| Weight | 565 gram | 314 gram |