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Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX510HS 12.1MP Digital Camera comparison

 Compare Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot SX510HS 12.1MP Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SX510HS 12.1MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP12.1 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
TouchscreenYes-
Display Type-TFT LCD
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a5100 24.3MP Digital CameraPowerShot SX510HS 12.1MP Digital Camera
Model NameAlpha A5100PowerShot SX510HS
ColorBlackBlack
SLR Variant16-50Mm Lens-
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP12.1 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)11 x 3.6 x 6.3 cm104.0 x 69.5 x 80.2 mm
Face DetectionYes-
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-SX510HS
Series-PowerShot
Weight-349 GM
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
ISO RatingISO 100 - 25600-
Maximum ISO25600 ISO3200 ISO
Maximum FPS6-
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensorCMOS
Sensor Size-1/2.3-inch
lens features
Digital Zoom4x4x
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6f/3.4 W - f/5.8 T
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Other Lens FeaturesLens Compensation Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion-
Focal Length-4.3 W - 129.0 T mm 35mm film equivalent 24-720mm
Optical Zoom-30x
Manual Focus-Yes
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 SelectableAuto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode.
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-
Focus Mode-TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
Focus Range-Normal 2.0 in. 5cm - infinity W, 4.6 ft. 1.4m - infinity T Auto/Manual 0.0 in. 0cm - infinity W, 4.6 ft. 1.4m - infinity T Macro AF 0.0 in. - 1.6 ft. 0-50cm W
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill Images +/- 3.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps, Movies +/- 2.0 EV 1/3 EV StepsStill Images
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Metering Sensitivity -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached-
Exposure Mode-Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift AE Lock
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
Manual Exposure-Yes
Dynamic Range Adjustment-No
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous Shooting High Maximum 6 fps, Low Maximum 3 fpsNormal Approx. 3.8 shots/sec. in P mode Normal Approx. 10.5 shots/sec. in High-speed Burst mode AF Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. in P mode LV Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. in P mode Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically. Differs according to zoom position.
Other Shutter FeaturesSmile Shutter Selectable from 3 Steps, Touch Shutter, Electronic Front Curtain Shutter-
Shutter Speed-1-1/1600 sec. 15-1/1600 sec. in Tv and M modes
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye Reduction On / Off SelectableAuto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
Flash Compensation1/3 EV Steps, +/- 2 EV2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
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 StandardExif. 2.3 JPEG
Gross Pixel24.7 MP12.8 MP
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Still Image SizeL 6000 x 3376 20 M, M 4240 x 2400 10 M, S 3008 x 1688 5.1 MLarge 4000 x 2248 Medium 1 2816 x 1584 Medium 2 1920 x 1080 Small 640 x 36032 - Large 4000 x 2664 Medium 1 2816 x 1880 Medium 2 1600 x 1064 Small 640 x 42443 - Large 4000 x 3000 Medium 1 2816 x 2112 Medium 2 1600 x 1200 Small 480 x 48011 - Large 2992 x 2992 Medium 1 2112 x 2112 Medium 2 1200 x 1200 Small 480 x 480
Aspect Ratio-40900 PM
Image Stabilizer-No
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Touch ScreenYes-
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dotsApprox. 461000 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 Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-Approx. 461,000 dots
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
connectivity features
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityYes-
HDMI-No
USB-Yes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC HG Duo, SD / SDHC UHS-I Compliant / SDXC UHS-I CompliantSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
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, XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 Compliant, MP4MOV Image H.264
Audio Features-Stereo dedicated connector female with unified type of digital, audio and video
Video Resolution-Full HD 1920 x 1080 24 fps*1 HD 1280 x 720 30 fps*2 Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720*3 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps Miniature Effect 640 x 480*3 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps 640 x 480 30 fps
Video Quality-Full HD
Frame Rates in Video Modes-30fps
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, Movie Digest, SCN*1, Creative Filters*2, Discreet, Movie*3 Shooting movies is possible with the movie button *1 Portrait, Face Self-timer, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks *2 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect *3 Standard, Super Slow Motion Movie
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