Attribute | Sony Alpha SLT-A55V × | Canon PowerShot G1 X × |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Model | Sony Alpha SLT-A55V | Canon PowerShot G1 X |
Brand | Sony | Canon |
Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
Model number | A55 | G1X |
Alternate model number(s) |
| - |
Camera format | SLR | Mid-Sized |
Release year (year) | 2010 | 2012 |
Tripod mount | + | + |
Length (mm) | 124 | 117 |
Width (mm) | 85 | 65 |
Height (mm) | 92 | 81 |
Weight (g) | 727 | 543 |
Waterproof | - | - |
Successor | - | Canon G1X Mar |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor manufacturer | Sony | - |
Effective megapixels (MP) | 16.2 | 14.3 |
Sensor format | APS-C | 1.5 inch |
Sensor area (mm²) | 369.72 | 261.8 |
Sensor width (mm) | 23.7 | 18.7 |
Sensor height (mm) | 15.6 | 14 |
Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 4.82 | 4.3 |
Focal Length Multiplier (x) | 1.5 | - |
Aspect ratio | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color filter type | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti aliasing filter | Fixed | - |
Self-cleaning | + | - |
Sensor shift image stabilization | + | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
Dxo sensor score | 73 | 60 |
Dxo color depth score (bit) | 23 | 21.7 |
Dxo dynamic range score (evs) | 12.4 | 10.8 |
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso) | 818 | 644 |
Image Capture | ||
Image resolution |
|
|
Image file format |
|
|
Continuous-mode (fps) | 9 | 4.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies | + | + |
Movie resolution |
|
|
Movie max framerate (fps) | - | 30 |
Image Storage | ||
Movie file format | AVCHD, MP4 | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite video out | - | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | - | + |
Hd video out | + | + |
Hd video connection | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens and Optics | ||
Lens mount | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | - |
Lens | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 27.00 - 83.00 | 28.00 - 112.00 |
Focal length (actual) (mm) | 18.00 - 55.00 | 4.00 |
Zoom ratio (x) | 3 | 4 |
Aperture range (f) | 0.18 - 0.29 | 0.06 - 0.36 |
Integrated nd filter | - | + |
Min focus range (cm) | - | 40 |
Macro focus range (cm) | - | 20 - 70 |
Filter thread (mm) | 55 | 58 |
Thread type | - | Adapter |
Optical image stabilization | - | + |
Digital zoom | - | + |
Digital zoom values (x) | - |
|
Auto Focus | ||
Auto focus | + | + |
Auto focus type | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local. | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Auto focus assist light | + | + |
Manual focus | + | + |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder type | EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1,152Kdots, 100% coverage, 1.10x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter | Real-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment |
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) | 3 | 3 |
Rear display resolution (dots) | 921,600 | 921,600 |
Touchscreen | - | - |
Articulating screen | + | + |
Tilt swivel screen | - | + |
Selfie screen | - | + |
Max playback zoom (x) | 11 | - |
Top deck display | - | - |
Exposure | ||
Maximum iso (native) | 12,800 | 12,800 |
Minimum iso (native) | 100 | 100 |
Iso settings | Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) | Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto iso mode | + | + |
White balance settings |
|
|
Shutter speed range (s) | 1/4000 - 30 | 1/4000 - 60 |
Bulb mode | + | - |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program auto exposure | + | + |
Aperture priority | + | + |
Shutter priority | + | + |
Full manual exposure | + | + |
Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) | Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach |
Self timer (s) |
|
|
High resolution composite | - | - |
Flash | ||
Built-in flash | + | + |
Flash modes |
|
|
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m) | 10 | - |
Flash range description | Lens dependent | Auto ISO: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (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 connection | Hot shoe | Hot-Shoe |
Built-in wireless flash control | - | - |
Usable memory types |
|
|
Uhs support | - | No UHS support |
Dual card slots | - | - |
Raw capture support | + | + |
Uncompressed format |
|
|
Connectivity | ||
Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
NFC | - | - |
Bluetooth | - | - |
Built-in gps | + | - |
Microphone jack | + | - |
Headphone jack | - | - |
External connections |
|
|
Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
Dpof compliant | + | + |
Remote control | + | + |
Remote control type |
|
|
Connections (extended) |
|
|
Performance Timing | ||
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.52 | 2.67 |
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame) | 0.52 | 3.46 |
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames) | 28 | - |
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) | 9 | 4.5 |
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 32 | 6 |
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) | 0.22 | 0.7 |
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | - | 0.68 |
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.21 | 0.41 |
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | 0.48 | 1.16 |
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.1 | 0.09 |
Shutter lag (notes) | Full AF, wide-area mode = 0.218s | - |
Startup time (s) | 0.9 | 1.9 |
Play -> record time (s) | 0.6 | 2.2 |
Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 3.7 | 5.9 |
Power | ||
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | - | 250 |
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots) | 330 | - |
Battery form factor | Proprietary NP-FW50 | Proprietary NB-10L |
Usable battery types |
|
|
Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 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 |
|
|
Os compatibility |
|
|
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes and features | SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR | Optical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAW |