Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP12.8 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFTTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a7 24.3MP Digital CameraPowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera
Model NameAlpha A7PowerShot G1 X Mark 2
ColorBlackBlack & Orange
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP12.8 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm6.6 x 11.6 x 7.4 cm
Weight474 GM-
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-G1X Mark 2
Series-PowerShot
Wide Angle-Yes
Ports-Mobile Device Connect Button, NFC Compatibility
Accessory Shoe-Hot Shoe
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size35.8 x 23.9 mm-
Maximum ISO25600 ISO12800 ISO
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensorCMOS
Other Sensor Features-ISO Speed Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index Auto ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 Step Increments
lens features
Lens MountE-mount-
Compatible LensSony E-mount lenses-
Dust ReductionYes-
Focal Length-12.5 W - 62.5 T mm 35 mm Film Equivalent 24 W - 120 T mm
Optical Zoom-5x
Aperture Range-F2 - F3.9
Manual Focus-Yes
Other Lens Features-Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm, F2 - F16 W, F3.9 - F16 T
viewfinder features
View FinderYes-
View Finder TypeXGA OLED, 1.3 cm 0.5 type electronic viewfinder colour-
Viewfinder Coverage100%-
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.71 x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1-
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0 m -1-
Viewfinder Eye Point27 mm-
focus features
Focus ModeFast Hybrid AFphase-detection AF/contrast-detection AFAuto / Manual
Focus RangeEV 0 to EV 20 ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attachedFocusing Range 5 cm 2.0 inch - Infinity W, 85 cm 2.8 ft - Infinity T
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus Points35 mm full frame 117 points phase-detection AF, APS-C 99 points phase-detection AF / 25 points conotrast-detection AF-
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
White BalancingAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight, Flash, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K & Color Filter G7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps, Custom / Underwater-
Panorama TypeSweep Panorama-
Other Focus FeaturesLock-on AF, Eye AF, Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF and AF micro adjustment both only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached, AF illuminator built-in, LED type, range approx. 0.30-3 m, AF ONControl System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame Face AiAF, 1-point, Touch AF is Available
exposure features
Exposure ModeAUTO iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYesYes
Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable with exposure compensation dial +/- 3EV 1/3 EV steps-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type-
Shutter SpeedStill images1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies 1/8000 to 1/4 1/3 steps, NTSC up to 1/60 in AUTO mode up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode, PAL up to 1/50 in AUTO mode up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter modeShutter Speed 15 - 1/4000 sec in Tv Mode, 250 - 1/4000 sec in M Mode
Self-timerYes-
Continuous Shots5fps in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode5.2 Shots/sec
flash features
Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction on/off selectable, Hi-speed sync.*1, Wireless control*1Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Compensation3.0 EV switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps-
Built-in Flash-Yes
External Flash-Yes
Other Flash Features-Number of Shots Eco Mode 300 Images CIPA Compliant, Dimensions CIPA Compliant 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm, Eco Mode
image features
Image FormatJPEG DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 format-
Maximum Resolution6000 x 4000-
Image StabilizerYesYes
Image Sizing35 mm full-frame L 6000 x 4000 24M M 3936 x 2624 10M S 3008 x 2000 6.0M, APS-C L 3936 x 2624 10M, M 3008 x 2000 6.0M, S 1968 x 1312 2.6M-
Image ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC 6 Image Processor
Aspect Ratio-32, 43
Gross Pixel-13.1 MP
display features
Display TypeTFTTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution921,600 dots1,040,000 dots
LCD DisplayTFTTFT LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dots1040000 dots
Other Display FeaturesGraphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Histogram, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting information for viewfinder modeLCD Monitor Features Touch Screen Panel Capacitive Type, Tilt Type
LCD Display Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo SD memory card, SDHC memory card UHS-I compliant, SDXC memory card UHS-I compliant-
Batteries IncludedYes-
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Battery LifeApprox. 270 shots viewfinder / Approx. 340 shots LCD screen CIPA standard*11240 hours
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone or ECM-CG50/XLR-K1M sold separately-
SpeakerBuilt-in, monaural-
Audio FeaturesAVCHD Dolby Digital AC-3 2ch, MP4 MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch-
Video FormatAVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4-
Video Features-Movies Recording Pixels 1920 x 1080 iFrame Movie, 1280 x 720 Digest Movie, 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Miniature Effect, 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Other than the Above, Frame Rate 30 fps
modes and functions features
Drive ModesSingle shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer 10/2 sec.. delay selectable, Self-timer Cont. 10 sec.. delay, 3/5 exposures selectable, Bracketing Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO-
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur-
Macro ModeG7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps5 - 50 cm W 2.0 inch - 1.6 ft W
HD Support-Yes
Shooting Modes-C1, C2, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, SCN, Creative Filters, Movie, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard, iFrame Movie, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-lapse Movie, Shooting Movies is Possible with the Movie Button
connectivity features
Wireless Connectivity-Yes

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