Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot G5 X 20.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot G5 X 20.3MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP20.3 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFT-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a7 24.3MP Digital CameraPowerShot G5 X 20.3MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A7PowerShot G5 X
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP20.3 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm18.2 x 16.8 x 9 cm
Weight474 GM-
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Series-PowerShot
Wide Angle-Yes
Accessory Shoe-Yes Hot
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size35.8 x 23.9 mm-
Maximum ISO25600 ISO12800 ISO
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensor-
ISO Rating-ISO 125 - 12800
Maximum FPS-60
lens features
Lens MountE-mount-
Compatible LensSony E-mount lenses-
Dust ReductionYes-
Digital Zoom-4x
Optical Zoom-4.2x
Aperture Range-F1.8 - F11 W, F2.8 - F11 T
Manual Focus-Yes
Other Lens Features-Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
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-
Other Viewfinder Features-Effective Pixels 2,360,000 dots, Screen Size 0.39 inch
focus features
Focus ModeFast Hybrid AFphase-detection AF/contrast-detection AFOne Shot, Servo AF
Focus RangeEV 0 to EV 20 ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached5 cm - Infinity W, 40 cm - 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 AF1 Point
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 / UnderwaterAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2
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 1 Point, Face + Tracking AF Points Upto 31, 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 mode-
Self-timerYes-
Continuous Shots5fps in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode5.9 Shots/sec Auto, P Mode
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-
image features
Image FormatJPEG DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 formatJPEG, RAW
Maximum Resolution6000 x 40001920 x 1080
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 X-
Aspect Ratio-0.126388889
display features
Display TypeTFT-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution921,600 dots-
LCD DisplayTFT-
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dots1,040000 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, Vari-angle
Touch Screen-Yes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
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 compliantSD / SDHC / SDXC
Batteries IncludedYes-
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Battery LifeApprox. 270 shots viewfinder / Approx. 340 shots LCD screen CIPA standard*11-
Power Supply-Battery Pack NB-13L
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-
Frame Rates in Video Modes-1920 x 1080 at 60p / 30p, 1280 x 720 at 30p, 640 x 480 at 30p
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 BlurSelf Portrait, Portrait, Star Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks
Macro ModeG7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps-
Shooting Modes-C, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Movie Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie
connectivity features
Wifi-Yes
Wireless Connectivity-Yes

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