Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

Comparison of Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 ×
Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSLR-A100XS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 1000d
  • eos kiss f
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133126
Width (mm)7162
Height (mm)9598
Weight (g)545710
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon T3
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72328.56
Sensor width (mm)23.722.2
Sensor height (mm)15.614.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.125.71
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score61-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.2-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)476-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2896 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format-
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.42.9
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Canon EF/EF-S
LensSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 105.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 70.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.883
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)38-
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AFTTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.83x, 20mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.51
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.81
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1210
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, landscape, macro, sports, evening, night, night portraitPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • automatic
  • fill
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • e-ttl ii auto flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range description12 meters at ISO 100Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format-
  • 12-bit raw
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
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • rm-s1am or rm-l1am remotes
  • optional wired (rs-60e3)
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • wired remote socket
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.42
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.650.69
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)55
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.42.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)197
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.16
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.30.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.17
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.09
Shutter lag (notes)-Live View Pre-focused: 0.164
Startup time (s)1.10.3
Play -> record time (s)0.20
Flash cycle time, full power (s)53.3
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)750500
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM66HProprietary LP-E5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM66H Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • picture style editor
  • ptp twain driver (windows 2000)
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility-
  • os x v10.3-10.5
  • windows 2000 / xp / vista



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