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Sony Alpha a5000 20.1MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera comparison

 Compare Sony Alpha a5000 20.1MP Digital Camera
Sony Alpha a5000 20.1MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP16 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CCCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a5000 20.1MP Digital CameraPowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A5000PowerShot SX170
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP16 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)11 x 3.61 x 6.3 cm108 x 71 x 48.9 mm
Face DetectionYesYes
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-SX170
Series-PowerShot
Weight-228 GM
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CCCD
Maximum FPS3.5-
Sensor TechnologyExmor APS HD CMOS-
Maximum ISO-1600 ISO
lens features
Digital Zoom4x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6F3.5 - F8.0 W, F5.9 - F8.0 T
Manual FocusYes-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Focal Length-5.0 - 80.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 448 mm
Optical Zoom-16x
focus features
Focus ModeAutofocus, DMF Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus-
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature and Color Filter, Custom-
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Sensitivity Range 0 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.8 Lens Attached, Autofocus Mode AF-S Single-shot AF, AF-C Continuous AF, Focus Area Wide 25 Points Contrast-detection AF, Zone, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Focus lock, Built-in AF Illuminator Distance 0.3 m - 3.0 m with E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5 - 5.6 OSS Lens Attached, Contrast Detect AF-
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill Images +/- 3.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps, Movies +/- 2.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps-
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Control Sensitivity Range 0 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.8 Lens Attached, Exposure Control Metering System Type 1200-zone Evaluative Metering-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous Mode Maximum 2.5 fps, Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Maximum 3.5 fpsYes, 0.8 fps P Mode, 3.2 fps Low Light Mode
Shutter Speed-1/3200 sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear SyncAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Compensation1/3 EV Steps, +/- 2 EV-
Other Flash FeaturesGuide Number 4 Meters at ISO 100, Flash Coverage 16 mm Focal-length Printed on the Lens Body, Control Pre-flash TTL, Recycling Time 3 secExternal Flash EX-series Speedlite
image features
Image FormatRAW , RAW and JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard-
Gross Pixel20.4 MP-
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Still Image SizeL 5456 x 3064 17 M, M 3872 x 2176 8.4 M, S 2736 x 1536 4.2 M3246 x 2448 Medium 1, 1600 x 1200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
Aspect Ratio-169, 32, 43, 11
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Sizing-4608 x 3456 L
Slow Motion-Yes
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution460800 dots230000 dots
Other Display FeaturesPicture Effects Posterization Color, Posterization Black and White, Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color R, G, B, Y, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta, Soft High-key, Soft Focus High / Mid / Low, HDR Painting High / Mid / Low, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature Auto / Top / Middle H / Bottom / Right / Middle V / Left, Watercolor, Illustration High /Mid / Low, Adjustable Angle Up 180°, Histogram, Real-time Image Adjustment On / Off, Playback Single with or without Shooting Information RGB Histogram and Highlight / Shadow Warning, 12 / 30 Frame Index View, Enlarged Display Mode L 15.1x, M 10.7x, S 7.6x, Panorama Standard 19x, Panorama Wide 29x, Image Orientation Manual / Off Selectable, Slideshow-
Display Resolution-230,000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution-1280 x 720
connectivity features
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityYes-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC HG Duo, SD / SDHC UHS-I Compliant / SDXC UHS-I Compliant-
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Other Storage FeaturesPC Interface Mass Storage-
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in Microphone Stereo-
SpeakerBuilt-in, Monaural-
Video FormatJPEG DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF Baseline Compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 Format, AVCHD 2.0 Compliant, MP4-
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Speed Priority Continuous Shooting, Bracket Single / White Balance Bracket / DRO BracketM, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie
Scene ModesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur-
HD Support-Yes
Macro Mode-Yes, 1 - 50 cm W
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