Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Alpha SLT-A33

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Alpha SLT-A33 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G1 X ×
Sony Alpha SLT-A33 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G1 XSony Alpha SLT-A33
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberG1XA33
Camera formatMid-SizedSLR
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)117124
Width (mm)6585
Height (mm)8192
Weight (g)543725
Waterproof--
SuccessorCanon G1X Mar-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)14.314.2
Sensor format1.5 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)261.8369.72
Sensor width (mm)18.723.7
Sensor height (mm)1415.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.35.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6070
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.722.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.812.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)644591
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1840 x 2304(4.2 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2608 x 3264(8.5 mp other)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 3264(10.7 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4352 x 2448(10.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4352 x 2904(12.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4352 x 3264(14.2 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)
  • 960 x 1200(1.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.57.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)AVCHD, MP4
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensCanon Zoom LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)40-
Macro focus range (cm)20 - 70-
Filter thread (mm)5855
Thread typeAdapter-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local.
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustmentEVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1,152K-dot LCD (384K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.10x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.1
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)-11
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesMovie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, BeachPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-10
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (T))Lens dependent
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 connectionHot-ShoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • 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
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rs-60e3
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • remote jack (for optional rs60-e3 wired remote switch)
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.670.98
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.460.97
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.57-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.57.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)613
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.1-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.70.22
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.68-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.410.21
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.160.47
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.1
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF, wide-area mode = 0.219s
Startup time (s)1.90.8
Play -> record time (s)2.20.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.93.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-270
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary NP-FW50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • image data converter sr
  • image data lightbox sr)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp3/vista/7
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAWSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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