Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha SLT-A65

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha SLT-A65 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha SLT-A65 ×
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS ×
General
ModelSony Alpha SLT-A65Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberA65SX70
Alternate model number(s)-
  • sx70 hs
Camera formatSLREVF
Release year (year)20112018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132127
Width (mm)81116
Height (mm)9891
Weight (g)846608
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX60
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.320.3
Sensor formatAPS-C1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.7228.07
Sensor width (mm)23.76.17
Sensor height (mm)15.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.951.19
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 score74-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.6-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)717-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 15744 x 3648(57.4 mp other)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 20960 x 2736(57.3 mp other)
  • 2432 x 1368(3.3 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1616(3.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3888(14.2 mp other)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2736(14.2 mp other)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LCMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)-
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAMCanon 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)5567
Thread type-Via FA-DC67A adapter
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 1.6
  • 2.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, LocalContrast Detection; Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopterEVF: 0.39"-type 2.36M-dot OLED; 100% coverage; -3.0 to +1.0 diopter adjustment; eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.73-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.09-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1310
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,0003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-1600), 100-16000. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)Auto (100-800), 100-3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • awb micro adjustment
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, 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 modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDRSmart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Scene, Panorama Shot; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync (with external flash)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)10-
Flash range descriptionLens dependentAuto ISO: 48 cm � 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m - 4 m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless or wired
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.47-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.41-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.14-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.29-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Wide Area AF = 0.130s-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-325
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)510255
Battery life, video (minutes)-85
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary LP-E12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E12 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)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR-



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