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Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera comparison

 Compare Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP16 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CCCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
TouchscreenYes-
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a5100 24.3MP Digital CameraPowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A5100PowerShot SX170
ColorBlackBlack
SLR Variant16-50Mm Lens-
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP16 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)11 x 3.6 x 6.3 cm108 x 71 x 48.9 mm
Face DetectionYesYes
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-SX170
Series-PowerShot
Weight-228 GM
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CCCD
ISO RatingISO 100 - 25600-
Maximum ISO25600 ISO1600 ISO
Maximum FPS6-
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensor-
lens features
Digital Zoom4x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6F3.5 - F8.0 W, F5.9 - F8.0 T
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Other Lens FeaturesLens Compensation Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion-
Focal Length-5.0 - 80.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 448 mm
Optical Zoom-16x
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus Points179 Points Phase-detection AF, 25 Points Contrast-detection AF-
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K and Color Filter G7 to M7 15 Step, A7 to B7 15 Step, Custom, AWB Micro Adjustment G7 to M7 15 Step, A7 to B7 15 Step, Bracketing 3 Frames, H / L Selectable-
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Sensitivity Range -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached, AF Mode AF-A Automatic AF, AF-S Single-shot AF, AF-C Continuous AF, DMF Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Focus Area Wide 179 Points Phase-detection AF, 25 Points Contrast-detection AF, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Lock-on AF Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Eye AF, Predictive Control, Focus Lock, AF Illuminator Built-in LED Type, AF Illuminator Range 0.3 - 3.0 m E PZ 16 - 50 mm, F3.5 - F5.6, OSS Lens Attached, Face Detection Modes On / Off, Face Registration, Face Selection, Maximum Number of Detectable 8, Touch Focus, Smart Zoom Still Images M 1.4x, S 2x, Digital Zoom Still Images L 4x, M 5.7x, S 8x-
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill Images +/- 3.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps, Movies +/- 2.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps-
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Metering Sensitivity -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous Shooting High Maximum 6 fps, Low Maximum 3 fpsYes, 0.8 fps P Mode, 3.2 fps Low Light Mode
Other Shutter FeaturesSmile Shutter Selectable from 3 Steps, Touch Shutter, Electronic Front Curtain Shutter-
Shutter Speed-1/3200 sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye Reduction On / Off SelectableAuto, 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 Pixel24.7 MP-
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Still Image SizeL 6000 x 3376 20 M, M 4240 x 2400 10 M, S 3008 x 1688 5.1 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
Touch ScreenYes-
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 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, Touch Panel, Adjustable Angle 180°, White Magic, Display Contents Graphic Display, Display All Information, No Display Information, Histogram, Real-time Image Adjustment Display On / Off, Focus Check Focus Magnifier 5.9x, 11.7x, Zebra, Peaking MF Level Setting High / Mid / Low / Off, Color White / Red / Yellow, Marker Display Center, Aspect, Safety Zone, Guide-frame, Grid Line Rule of 3 Grid, Square Grid, Diagonal + Square Grid / Off, Playback Mode Single with or without Shooting Information, Y RGB Histogram and Highlight / Shadow Warning, 12 / 30 Frames Index View, Enlarged Display Mode L 16.7x, M 11.8x, S 8.3x, Panorama Standard 19.2x, Panorama Wide 29.1x, Image Orientation Manual / Off Selectable, Slideshow, Panorama Scrolling, Folder Selection Date, Still, MP4, AVCHD, XAVC S, Forward, Rewind Movie, Delete, Protect, Auto Review 10 / 5/ 2 sec, Off, Soft Skin Effect and at Any Angle with the Selfie 180° Flip Monitor-
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, XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 Compliant, MP4-
modes and functions features
Drive ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous Shooting Hi / Lo Selectable, Self-timer 10 / 2 sec Delay Selectable, Self-timer Continuous with 10 sec Delay 3/5 Frames Selectable, Bracket Single, Bracket Continuous, White Balance Bracket, DRO Bracket-
Scene ModesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur-
HD Support-Yes
Shooting Modes-M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie
Macro Mode-Yes, 1 - 50 cm W
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