Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 ×
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A3000Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberA3000SX60
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-3000
  • ilce-3500
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Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128128
Width (mm)85114
Height (mm)9193
Weight (g)616650
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX50
Successor-Canon SX70
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.116.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)357.2828.07
Sensor width (mm)23.26.17
Sensor height (mm)15.44.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.251.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7839
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.719.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.810.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,068127
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2576(10.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5456 x 3064(16.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5456 x 3632(19.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1952 x 2448(4.8 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2768 x 3456(9.6 mp other)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.56.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0021.00 - 1,365.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.008.00 - 247.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.0665
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)250
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Filter thread (mm)4967
Thread type-Via FA-DC67A adapter
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible SpotContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopterEVF: 922K-dot LCD
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)201,600921,600
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.47-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.7-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1510
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,0003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000Auto, 100-3200 (6400 in Low Light mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • day light
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white balance correction
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion BlurScene: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync. red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)4-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 18 ft. (5.5 m) (W), 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) - 9.8 ft. (3.0 m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired rm-vpr1
  • optional wired or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • multi terminal/micro usb (with remote support)
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.98-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.84-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.56.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1119
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.5-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.32
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-340
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-10L
Usable battery types
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
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Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7/8; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p).65x zoom with Intelligent IS, 16.1 megapixel 1/2" CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 Image processor, 1080p60 videos, RAW support, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.



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