So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

The Canon EOS 80D and the Sony Alpha A6300 are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public in February 2016. The 80D is a DSLR, while the A6300 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 24 megapixels.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 80D and the Sony Alpha A6300? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Canon 80D and the Sony A6300 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The A6300 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the 80D is only available in black.

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So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d
So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A6300 is considerably smaller (45 percent) than the Canon 80D. Moreover, the A6300 is substantially lighter (45 percent) than the 80D. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

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 (80D) and the Sony E-Mount Lens Catalog (A6300). Mirrorless cameras, such as the A6300, 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 80D gets 960 shots out of its LP-E6N battery, while the A6300 can take 400 images on a single charge of its NP-FW50 power pack. The power pack in the A6300 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, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications # Camera Model Camera Width Camera Height Camera Depth Camera Weight Battery Life Weather Sealing Camera Launch Launch Price (USD) Street Price 1. Canon 80D 139 mm 105 mm 79 mm 730 g 960 Y Feb 2016 1,199ebay.com2. Sony A6300 120 mm 67 mm 49 mm 404 g 400 Y Feb 2016 999ebay.com3. Canon 90D 141 mm 105 mm 77 mm 701 g 1300 Y Aug 2019 1,199 amazon.com4. Canon 6D Mark II 144 mm 111 mm 75 mm 765 g 1200 Y Jun 2017 1,999 amazon.com5. Canon G3 X 123 mm 77 mm 105 mm 733 g 300 Y Jun 2015 999ebay.com6. Canon T6i 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 555 g 440 n Feb 2015 749ebay.com7. Canon T6s 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 565 g 440 n Feb 2015 649ebay.com8. Canon 7D II 149 mm 112 mm 78 mm 910 g 670 Y Sep 2014 1,799ebay.com9. Canon 70D 139 mm 104 mm 79 mm 755 g 920 Y Jul 2013 1,199ebay.com10. Canon 60D 145 mm 106 mm 79 mm 755 g 1100 Y Aug 2010 1,399ebay.com11. Nikon D7500 136 mm 104 mm 73 mm 720 g 950 Y Apr 2017 1,299 amazon.com12. Nikon D5500 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 470 g 820 n Jan 2015 899ebay.com13. Nikon D7200 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 1110 Y Mar 2015 1,199ebay.com14. Sony A6500 120 mm 67 mm 53 mm 453 g 350 Y Oct 2016 1,399ebay.com15. Sony A6000 120 mm 67 mm 45 mm 344 g 360 n Feb 2014 599ebay.com16. Sony A3000 128 mm 91 mm 85 mm 411 g 470 n Aug 2013 329ebay.com Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The A6300 was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 17 percent) than the 80D, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. 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

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 , and richer 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 to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the A6300 is 9 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (80D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

Even though the A6300 has a larger sensor, both cameras offer the same resolution of 24 megapixels. This implies that the A6300 has a lower pixel density and larger individual pixels (with a of 3.91μm versus 3.75μm for the 80D), which gives it a potential advantage in terms of light gathering capacity. The two cameras were released in close succession, so that their sensors are from the same technological generation.

The Canon EOS 80D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 16000, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A6300 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-51200.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. 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"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the A6300 has a markedly higher DXO score than the 80D (overall score 6 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.8 bits higher color depth, 0.5 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.3 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

Sensor Characteristics # Camera Model Sensor Class Resolution (MP) Horiz. Pixels Vert. Pixels Video Format DXO Portrait DXO Landscape DXO Sports DXO Overall 1. Canon 80D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.21135792. Sony A6300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.413.71437853. Canon 90D APS-C 32.3 6960 46404K/30p24.013.51848834. Canon 6D Mark II Full Frame 26.0 6240 41601080/60p24.411.92862855. Canon G3 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.3521636. Canon T6i APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.712.0919717. Canon T6s APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.612.0915708. Canon 7D II APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.411.81082709. Canon 70D APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p22.511.69266810. Canon 60D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.211.58136611. Nikon D7500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.314.014838612. Nikon D5500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.014388413. Nikon D7200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.514.613338714. Sony A6500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.513.714058515. Sony A6000 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.113.113478216. Sony A3000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.712.8106878 Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the A6300 provides a better video resolution than the 80D. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the A6300 has an electronic viewfinder (2359k dots), while the 80D 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 viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), but the viewfinder of the A6300 has a higher magnification than the one of the 80D (0.70x vs 0.59x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon 80D and Sony A6300 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

Core Features # Camera Model Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) Control Panel (yes/no) LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) LCD Attach- ment Touch Screen (yes/no) Max Shutter Speed * Max Shutter Flaps * Built-in Flash (yes/no) Built-in Image Stab 1. Canon 80Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n 2. Sony A63002359 n3.0 / 922 tilting n 1/4000s 11.0/s Y n 3. Canon 90Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 11.0/s Y n 4. Canon 6D Mark IIoptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.5/s n n 5. Canon G3 Xoptional n3.2 / 1620 tilting Y 1/2000s 5.9/s Y Y 6. Canon T6ioptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 7. Canon T6soptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 8. Canon 7D IIoptical Y3.0 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 10.0/s Y n 9. Canon 70Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n 10. Canon 60Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel n 1/8000s 5.3/s Y n 11. Nikon D7500optical Y3.2 / 922 tilting Y 1/8000s 8.0/s Y n 12. Nikon D5500optical n3.2 / 1037 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 13. Nikon D7200optical Y3.2 / 1229 fixed n 1/8000s 6.0/s Y n 14. Sony A65002359 n3.0 / 922 tilting Y 1/4000s 11.0/s Y Y 15. Sony A60001440 n3.0 / 922 tilting n 1/4000s 11.0/s Y n 16. Sony A3000202 n3.0 / 230 fixed n 1/4000s 2.5/s Y n Notes: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One feature that is present on the 80D, but is missing on the A6300 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The 80D has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the A6300 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the A6300 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of ) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of ).

The Canon 80D has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The 80D writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A6300 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

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 80D and Sony Alpha A6300 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

Input-Output Connections # Camera Model Hotshoe Port Internal Mic / Speaker Microphone Port Headphone Port HDMI Port USB Port WiFi Support NFC Support Bluetooth Support 1. Canon 80DYstereo / monoYYmini2.0YY- 2. Sony A6300Ystereo / monoY-micro2.0YY- 3. Canon 90DYstereo / monoYYmini2.0Y-Y 4. Canon 6D Mark IIYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY 5. Canon G3 XYstereo / monoYYmini2.0YY- 6. Canon T6iYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY- 7. Canon T6sYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY- 8. Canon 7D IIYstereo / monoYYmini3.0- 9. Canon 70DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0Y 10. Canon 60DYmono / monoY-mini2.0- 11. Nikon D7500Ystereo / monoYYmini2.0Y-Y 12. Nikon D5500Ystereo / monoY-mini2.0Y 13. Nikon D7200Ystereo / monoYYmini2.0YY- 14. Sony A6500Ystereo / monoY-micro2.0YY- 15. Sony A6000Ystereo / mono--micro2.0YY- 16. Sony A3000Ystereo / mono--mini2.0---

It is notable that the 80D has a headphone jack, which is not present on the A6300 This port makes it possible to attach external headphones and monitor the quality of sound during the recording process.

Both the 80D and the A6300 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The A6300 was replaced by the Sony A6500, while the 80D was followed by the Canon 90D. Further information on the features and operation of the 80D and A6300 can be found, respectively, in the Canon 80D Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A6300 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 80D and the Sony A6300? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 80D:

  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 922k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (960 versus 400) on a single battery charge.
    So sánh sony a6300 vs canon 80d

Advantages of the Sony Alpha A6300:

  • Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (6 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.3 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.70x vs 0.59x).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (11 vs 7 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • More compact: Is smaller (120x67mm vs 139x105mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 326g or 45 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • More affordable: Was released into a lower priced segment (17 percent cheaper at launch).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the A6300 emerges as the winner of the match-up (12 : 10 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

80D 10:12 A6300

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 80D and the Sony A6300 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 80D and the A6300 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date 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 80D vs Sony A6300

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.