Sony Alpha a5000 20.1MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX600HS 16MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha a5000 20.1MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot SX600HS 16MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP16 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a5000 20.1MP Digital CameraPowerShot SX600HS 16MP Digital Camera
Model NameAlpha A5000PowerShot SX600HS
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP16 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)11 x 3.61 x 6.3 cm41 x 10 x 24 cm
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Series-PowerShot
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
Maximum FPS3.5-
Sensor TechnologyExmor APS HD CMOS-
ISO Rating-ISO 100 - 3200
lens features
Digital Zoom4x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6F3.8 - F6.9
Manual FocusYes-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Optical Zoom-18x
Other Lens Features-F Number F3.8 - F11 W, F6.9 - F20 T, 25 - 450 mm 18x Optical with 36x ZoomPlus
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 AFControl System Auto Focus Continuous, Servo AF, AF Frame Face AiAF, Tracking AF, Center
Focus Range-Focusing Range 5 cm 2.0 inch - Infinity W, 1 m 3.3 ft - Infinity T
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-timerYes-
Continuous ShotsContinuous Mode Maximum 2.5 fps, Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Maximum 3.5 fps3.9 Shots/sec In P Mode, 10.5 Shots/sec In High-speed Burst HQ Mode
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
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 sec-
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 M-
Aspect Ratio-0.16875
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution460800 dots461000 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-
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-
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 BracketHybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Auto, P, Portrait, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Shooting Movies is Possible with the Movie Button
Scene ModesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur-

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