Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Alpha SLT-A57

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Alpha SLT-A57 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha SLT-A57 ×
Canon PowerShot G1 X ×
General
ModelSony Alpha SLT-A57Canon PowerShot G1 X
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberA57G1X
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132117
Width (mm)8165
Height (mm)9881
Weight (g)828543
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon G1X Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.114.3
Sensor formatAPS-C1.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.72261.8
Sensor width (mm)23.718.7
Sensor height (mm)15.614
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.824.3
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 score7560
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.421.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1310.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)785644
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)104.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
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 - 83.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.064
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)2540
Macro focus range (cm)-20 - 70
Filter thread (mm)5558
Thread type-Adapter
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object TrackingContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.44M/1.25M-dot LCD (480K/418K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.04x/0.97x magnification, 23Real-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.69-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.04-
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)13-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100 - 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night PortraitMovie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • 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
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)10-
Flash range descriptionLens dependentAuto 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 connectionHot shoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-No UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-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
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless or wired
  • optional rs-60e3
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • dc input
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c mini hdmi (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
  • mini hdmi
  • remote jack (for optional rs60-e3 wired remote switch)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.67
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-3.46
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)104.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)256
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)-0.7
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.41
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-1.16
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.09
Startup time (s)-1.9
Play -> record time (s)-2.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-250
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)550-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-10L
Usable battery types
  • np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H 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
  • sony software cd-rom
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp3/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 EV correction), Full HD 1080p60 VideoOptical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAW



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