Sony Alpha a6300 24.2MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha a6300 24.2MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.2 MP5 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CCCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryAA Alkaline Battery
TouchscreenNo-
Display Type-TFT LCD
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a6300 24.2MP Digital CameraPowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameAlpha A6300PowerShot S2IS
Model NumberILCE-6300LS2IS
ColorBlackSilver
SLR VariantWith 16-50Mm Lens-
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.2 MP5 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)66.9 x 120 x 48.8 mm113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm
Weight404 GM405 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsType C, Mini-pin HDMI-
Series-PowerShot
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CCCD
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.6 mm1/2.5 inch
ISO RatingISO 100 - 6400-
Other Sensor FeaturesExmor CMOS Metering Sensor-
Maximum ISO-400 ISO
lens features
Lens MountSony E-mount Lens-
Digital Zoom4x4x
Manual FocusYesYes
Dust ReductionYes-
Other Lens FeaturesClear Image Zoom Still / Movie 2x, Smart Zoom Still Image M 1.4x, S 2.0x, Digital Zoom Still Image L 4x, M 5.7x, S 8x, Movies 4x, Lens Compensation Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Zoom Ring Rotate-
Focal Length-6.0 - 72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm
Aperture Range-f/2.7 W - 3.5 T
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeElectronic Viewfinder0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Magnification1.07x 35 mm Camera Equivalent 0.70x with 50 mm Lens at Infinity, -1 m-1-
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0 m-1-
Viewfinder Eye Point23 mm-
Other Viewfinder FeaturesBattery Life Still Images, CIPA 350 Shots, Battery Life Movies, CIPA 70 mins, Continuous 115 mins, Type XGA OLED, 1 cm, 2,359,296 dots, Brightness Control Viewfinder Auto / Manual 5 Steps between -2 and +2, Color Temperature Control Manual 5 Steps, Eyepoint 23 mm from the Eyepiece Lens, 21.4 mm from the Eyepiece Frame, -1 m-1, Viewfinder Display Graphic Display / Display All Info / No Disp Info / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge, Real-time Image Adjustment Display On / Off, Finder Frame Rate Selection Yes 1x, 2x-
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
focus features
Focus ModeAF Mode Automatic AF AF-A, Single-shot AF AF-S, Continuous AF AF-C, Direct Manual Focus DMF, Manual Focus-
Focus RangeFocus Sensitivity Range EV-1 to EV20 ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens AttachedNormal 1.6 ft./50cm-Infinity W, 3.0 ft./90cm-Infinity T Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus Points425 Points Phase-detection AF / 169 Points Contrast-detection AF-
Metering ModesMulti Segment, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot** Metering frame with Spot Mode is center-fixed.
White BalancingAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight, Flash, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K and Color Filter G7 to M7 57 Steps, A7 to B7 29 Steps, Custom, Underwater, AWB Micro Adjustment G7 to M7 57 Steps, A7 to B7 29 Steps, Bracketing 3 Frames, H/L SelectableAuto, Pre-set Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Other Focus FeaturesType Fast Hybrid AF Phase-detection AF / Contrast-detection AF, Focus Area Wide 425 Points Phase-detection AF, 169 Points Contrast-detection AF / Zone / Centre / Flexible Spot S / M / L /Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF Wide / Zone / Centre / Flexible Spot S / M / L / Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Focus Lock, AF Illuminator Built-in, LED Type, Range 0.30 - 3 m, AF ON, Face Detection On / On Regist Faces / Off, Face Registration, Face Selection Maximum Number of Detectable Faces 8, Auto Object Framing-
exposure features
Exposure ModeManual-
Exposure Compensation1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps in -/+5.0 EV-
Manual ExposureYes-
Other Exposure FeaturesMetering Sensitivity EV-2 to EV20 At ISO100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached, AE Lock Available with AE Lock Button, Locked when Shutter Button is Pressed Halfway, Can be Disabled from the Menu-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type-
Shutter Speed1/4000 sec15-1/3200 sec. Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous Shots11 fpsHigh-speed approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Large/Fine mode
Other Shutter FeaturesElectronic Front Shutter Curtain Yes, On / Off, Silent Shooting On / Off, ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed-
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction On / Off Selectable, Hi-speed Sync 3, WirelessAuto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF
Flash Compensation1/3 EV and 1.2 EV2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Other Flash FeaturesGuide Number 6 In Metres at ISO 100, Flash Coverage 16 mm Focal Length Printed on the Lens Body, Control Pre-flash TTL, Recycling Time 4 sec, External Flash Compatibility Sony-
image features
Image FormatJPEG DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline Compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 Format, 14 bit RAWExif 2.2 JPEG
Live View ShootingYes-
Gross Pixel-5.3 MP
Still Image Size-2,592 x 1,944 Large, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 1, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
display features
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Touch ScreenNo-
Other Display FeaturesWide Type, Display Selector Finder / LCD Auto / Manual, LCD Display Graphic Display / Display All Info / No Disp Info / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting Information for Viewfinder Mode, Real-time Image Adjustment Display LCD On / Off, Focus Magnifier 5.9x, 11.7x, Zebra Yes Selectable Level + Range or Lower Limit as Custom Setting, Peaking MF Yes Level Setting High / Mid / Low / Off, Color White / Red / Yellow-
Display Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-Approx. 115,000 pixels
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution-Approx 115000 pixels
connectivity features
WifiYes-
USB-Yes
storage and power features
Battery TypeAAA BatteryAA Alkaline Battery
Other Storage FeaturesMulti Slot for Memory Stick Duo / SD Memory Card-
Upgradable Memory-Yes
Card Type-SD
Power Supply-Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Batteries Included-Yes
Battery Life-Still Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 550 shots AA-size NiMH Battery *1Movie approx. 210 min. AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 300 min. AA-size NiMH Battery
audio and video features
MicrophoneYes-
SpeakerBuilt-in Monaural Speaker-
Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480 VGA Fine/VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA
Video FormatXAVC S, AVCHD Format Ver.2.0 Compliant, MP4AVI Image data Motion JPEG
Audio Features-WAVE Stereo
modes and functions features
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur-
Shooting Modes-Auto Creative zone P, Av, Tv, M, C Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors

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