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Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera comparison

 Compare Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera
Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP5 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display TypeTFTTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryAA Alkaline Battery
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a7 24.3MP Digital CameraPowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameAlpha A7PowerShot S2IS
ColorBlackSilver
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP5 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm
Weight474 GM405 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-S2IS
Series-PowerShot
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size35.8 x 23.9 mm1/2.5 inch
Maximum ISO25600 ISO400 ISO
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensor-
lens features
Lens MountE-mount-
Compatible LensSony E-mount lenses-
Dust ReductionYes-
Focal Length-6.0 - 72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm
Digital Zoom-4x
Aperture Range-f/2.7 W - 3.5 T
Manual Focus-Yes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeXGA OLED, 1.3 cm 0.5 type electronic viewfinder colour0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
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 AF-
Focus RangeEV 0 to EV 20 ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 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 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** 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 & Color Filter G7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps, Custom / UnderwaterAuto, Pre-set Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
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 ON-
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 MeterYes-
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 mode15-1/3200 sec. Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous Shots5fps in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting modeHigh-speed approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Large/Fine 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, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF
Flash Compensation3.0 EV switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
image features
Image FormatJPEG DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 formatExif 2.2 JPEG
Maximum Resolution6000 x 4000-
Image StabilizerYes-
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-
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 TypeTFTTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Display Resolution921,600 dotsApprox. 115,000 pixels
LCD DisplayTFTTFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dotsApprox 115000 pixels
Other Display FeaturesGraphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Histogram, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting information for viewfinder mode-
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
Batteries IncludedYesYes
Battery TypeAAA BatteryAA Alkaline Battery
Battery LifeApprox. 270 shots viewfinder / Approx. 340 shots LCD screen CIPA standard*11Still 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
Power Supply-Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
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 2chWAVE Stereo
Video FormatAVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4AVI Image data Motion JPEG
Video Resolution-640 x 480 VGA Fine/VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA
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 steps-
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
connectivity features
USB-Yes
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