Sony NEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot G5 X 20.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Sony NEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot G5 X 20.3MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP20.3 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelNEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR CameraPowerShot G5 X 20.3MP DSLR Camera
Model NameNEX 3KPowerShot G5 X
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP20.3 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)117.2 x 62.6 x 33.4 mm18.2 x 16.8 x 9 cm
Weight239 GM-
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsHDMI, USB-
Series-PowerShot
Wide Angle-Yes
Accessory Shoe-Yes Hot
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size23.4x15.6mm-
Maximum ISO12800 ISO12800 ISO
Maximum FPS29.9760
Sensor TechnologyAPS HD CMOS-
ISO Rating-ISO 125 - 12800
lens features
Compatible LensSony E-mount lenses-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
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
focus features
Focus ModeAF-S Single-shot AF / AF-C Continuous AF selectableOne Shot, Servo AF
Focus RangeEV0-20 ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached5 cm - Infinity W, 40 cm - Infinity T
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus PointsMulti 25 points / Center / Flexible spot selectable1 Point
Metering ModesMulti / Center / Spot selectableEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. temp./Filter 2500- 9900k with 19-step Magenta/Green compensationAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2
Other Focus FeaturesPredictive control, Focus lock, Built-in AF illuminator Distance approx. 0.3-4.0m with E 16 F2.8 lens, approx. 0.5-3.0m with E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSSControl System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame 1 Point, Face + Tracking AF Points Upto 31, Touch AF is Available
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgrammed AE iAUTO, P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYesYes
Exposure Compensation+/-2.0EV in 1/3EV steps-
Dynamic Range AdjustmentYes-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically controlled, vertical traverse, focal-plane type-
Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb-
Self-timerYes-
Continuous ShotsContinuous mode max. 2.3 fps, Speed-priority continuous mode max 7 fps *35.9 Shots/sec Auto, P Mode
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Compensation2EV in 1/3 EV steps-
Other Flash FeaturesExternal flash supplied, attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal-
image features
Image FormatJPEG DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.2 format, RAW & JPEGJPEG, RAW
Aspect Ratio32, 1690.126388889
Gross Pixel14.6 MP-
Red Eye ReductionOn/Off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode-
Image SizingL 4592 x 3056 14M, M 3344 x 2224 7.4M, S 2288 x 1520 3.5M-
Still Image Size1280 x 720-
Smile DetectionSelectable from 3 steps-
Maximum Resolution-1920 x 1080
Image Stabilizer-Yes
display features
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution921,600 dots-
LCD DisplayXtra Fine LCD-
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dots1,040000 dots
Touch Screen-Yes
Other Display Features-LCD Monitor Features Touch Screen Panel Capacitive Type, Vari-angle
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
Wifi-Yes
Wireless Connectivity-Yes
storage and power features
Card TypeSD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory cardSD / SDHC / SDXC
Power SupplyBattery charger BC-VW1supplied, AC Adaptor AC-PW20AM*5Battery Pack NB-13L
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery LifeApprox. 330 images CIPA standard-
Number of Batteries1-
Upgradable Memory-Yes
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesMPEG-4 AAC-LC-
Video FormatMP4-
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
Shooting ModesSingle-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed-priority continuous shooting, Self-timerC, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Movie Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, iFrame Movie
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Hand-held Night ShotSelf 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
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
Other Viewfinder Features-Effective Pixels 2,360,000 dots, Screen Size 0.39 inch

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