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The Canon EOS 70D and the Sony Alpha A6000 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in July 2013 and February 2014. The 70D is a DSLR, while the A6000 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 24 MP.

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 70D and the Sony Alpha A6000? 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

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 70D and the Sony A6000 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The A6000 can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, white), while the 70D is only available in black.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A6000 is considerably smaller (44 percent) than the Canon 70D. Moreover, the A6000 is substantially lighter (54 percent) than the 70D. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 70D is splash and dust resistant, while the A6000 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 (70D) and the Sony E-Mount Lens Catalog (A6000). Mirrorless cameras, such as the A6000, 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 70D gets 920 shots out of its LP-E6 battery, while the A6000 can take 360 images on a single charge of its NP-FW50 power pack. The power pack in the A6000 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.

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 70D 139 mm 104 mm 79 mm 755 g 920 Y Jul 2013 1,199ebay.com2. Sony A6000 120 mm 67 mm 45 mm 344 g 360 n Feb 2014 599ebay.com3. Canon 80D 139 mm 105 mm 79 mm 730 g 960 Y Feb 2016 1,199ebay.com4. Canon G3 X 123 mm 77 mm 105 mm 733 g 300 Y Jun 2015 999ebay.com5. Canon 7D II 149 mm 112 mm 78 mm 910 g 670 Y Sep 2014 1,799ebay.com6. Canon T5 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 480 g 500 n Feb 2014 449ebay.com7. Canon 6D 145 mm 111 mm 71 mm 770 g 1090 Y Sep 2012 2,099ebay.com8. Canon 60D 145 mm 106 mm 79 mm 755 g 1100 Y Aug 2010 1,399ebay.com9. Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 Y Sep 2009 1,699ebay.com10. Canon 50D 146 mm 108 mm 74 mm 822 g 800 Y Aug 2008 1,299ebay.com11. Nikon D7100 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 950 Y Feb 2013 1,199ebay.com12. Sony A6300 120 mm 67 mm 49 mm 404 g 400 Y Feb 2016 999ebay.com13. Sony A5000 110 mm 63 mm 36 mm 269 g 420 n Jan 2014 449ebay.com14. Sony A5100 110 mm 63 mm 36 mm 283 g 400 n Aug 2014 549ebay.com15. Sony A3000 128 mm 91 mm 85 mm 411 g 470 n Aug 2013 329ebay.com16. Sony RX10 129 mm 88 mm 102 mm 813 g 420 Y Oct 2013 1,299ebay.com17. Sony NEX-3 117 mm 62 mm 33 mm 297 g 330 n May 2010 599ebay.com Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The A6000 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 50 percent) than the 70D, 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. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider , and richer than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow in order to isolate a subject from the 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 A6000 is 9 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (70D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

With 24MP, the A6000 offers a higher resolution than the 70D (20MP), but the A6000 has smaller individual pixels ( of 3.91μm versus 4.11μm for the 70D). Yet, the A6000 is a somewhat more recent model (by 7 months) than the 70D, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.

The resolution advantage of the Sony A6000 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the A6000 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 70D are 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm for good quality, 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm for very good quality, and 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS 70D 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 A6000 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.

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 A6000 offers substantially better image quality than the 70D (overall score 14 points higher). The advantage is based on 1.6 bits higher color depth, 1.5 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.5 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

Sensor Characteristics # Camera Model Sensor Class Resolution (MP) Horiz. Pixels Vert. Pixels Video Format DXO Portrait DXO Landscape DXO Sports DXO Overall 1. Canon 70D APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p22.511.6926682. Sony A6000 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.113.11347823. Canon 80D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.21135794. Canon G3 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.3521635. Canon 7D II APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.411.81082706. Canon T5 APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.3724637. Canon 6D Full Frame 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.812.12340828. Canon 60D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.211.5813669. Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.78546610. Canon 50D APS-C 15.1 4752 3168none21.811.46966311. Nikon D7100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.213.712568312. Sony A6300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.413.714378513. Sony A5000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.813.010897914. Sony A5100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.812.713478015. Sony A3000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.712.810687816. Sony RX10 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.912.64746917. Sony NEX-3 APS-C 14.0 4592 3056720/30p22.112.083068

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the A6000 provides a faster frame rate than the 70D. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the A6000 has an electronic viewfinder (1440k dots), while the 70D 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 viewfinder in the A6000 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the 70D (98%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the A6000 has a higher magnification (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 following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 70D, the Sony A6000, and comparable cameras.

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 70Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n 2. Sony A60001440 n3.0 / 922 tilting n 1/4000s 11.0/s Y n 3. Canon 80Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n 4. Canon G3 Xoptional n3.2 / 1620 tilting Y 1/2000s 5.9/s Y Y 5. Canon 7D IIoptical Y3.0 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 10.0/s Y n 6. Canon T5optical n3.0 / 460 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n 7. Canon 6Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 fixed n 1/4000s 4.5/s n n 8. Canon 60Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel n 1/8000s 5.3/s Y n 9. Canon 7Doptical Y3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/8000s 8.0/s Y n 10. Canon 50Doptical Y3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/8000s 6.3/s Y n 11. Nikon D7100optical Y3.2 / 1229 fixed n 1/8000s 6.0/s Y n 12. Sony A63002359 n3.0 / 922 tilting n 1/4000s 11.0/s Y n 13. Sony A5000none n3.0 / 461 tilting n 1/4000s 3.5/s Y n 14. Sony A5100none n3.0 / 922 tilting Y 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n 15. Sony A3000202 n3.0 / 230 fixed n 1/4000s 2.5/s Y n 16. Sony RX101440 Y3.0 / 1229 tilting n 1/3200s 10.0/s Y Y 17. Sony NEX-3optional n3.0 / 920 tilting n 1/4000s 7.0/s n n Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One feature that is present on the 70D, but is missing on the A6000 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 70D 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 A6000 does not have a selfie-screen.

The 70D writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A6000 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 70D and Sony Alpha A6000 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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 70DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0Y-- 2. Sony A6000Ystereo / mono--micro2.0YY- 3. Canon 80DYstereo / monoYYmini2.0YY- 4. Canon G3 XYstereo / monoYYmini2.0YY- 5. Canon 7D IIYstereo / monoYYmini3.0- 6. Canon T5Ymono / mono--mini2.0- 7. Canon 6DYmono / monoY-mini2.0Y-- 8. Canon 60DYmono / monoY-mini2.0- 9. Canon 7DYmono / -Y-mini2.0- 10. Canon 50DY- / ---mini2.0- 11. Nikon D7100Ystereo / monoYYmini2.0- 12. Sony A6300Ystereo / monoY-micro2.0YY- 13. Sony A5000-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY- 14. Sony A5100-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY- 15. Sony A3000Ystereo / mono--mini2.0- 16. Sony RX10Ystereo / monoYYmicro2.0YY- 17. Sony NEX-3Ystereo / mono--mini2.0-

It is notable that the 70D has a microphone port, which is missing on the A6000. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

Both the 70D and the A6000 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The 70D was replaced by the Canon 80D, while the A6000 was followed by the Sony A6300. Further information on the features and operation of the 70D and A6000 can be found, respectively, in the Canon 70D Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A6000 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Canon 70D or the Sony A6000 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 70D:

• Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound 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.
• Longer lasting: Can take more shots (920 versus 360) on a single battery charge.
• Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
• More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in July 2013).

Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha A6000:

• More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 20MP), which boosts linear resolution by 10%.
• Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (14 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
• Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (1.6 bits more color depth).
• More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.5 EV of extra DR).
• Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.5 stops ISO advantage).
• Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/30p).
• More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
• More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 98%).
• 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.
• More compact: Is smaller (120x67mm vs 139x104mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
• Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 411g or 54 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.
• Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
• More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (50 percent cheaper at launch).
• More modern: Was introduced somewhat (7 months) more recently.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the A6000 is the clear winner of the contest (17 : 11 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. 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.

70D 11:17 A6000

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 70D and the Sony A6000 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 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 70D or the A6000 perform in practice. 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 why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera 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.

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 comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Canon 70D vs Sony A6000

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.