Sony NEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Sony NEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR Camera
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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP5 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelNEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR CameraPowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameNEX 3KPowerShot S2IS
ColorBlackSilver
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP5 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)117.2 x 62.6 x 33.4 mm113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm
Weight239 GM405 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsHDMI, USB-
Model Number-S2IS
Series-PowerShot
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size23.4x15.6mm1/2.5 inch
Maximum ISO12800 ISO400 ISO
Maximum FPS29.97-
Sensor TechnologyAPS HD CMOS-
lens features
Compatible LensSony E-mount lenses-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
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
focus features
Focus ModeAF-S Single-shot AF / AF-C Continuous AF selectable-
Focus RangeEV0-20 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 PointsMulti 25 points / Center / Flexible spot selectable-
Metering ModesMulti / Center / Spot selectableEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot** Metering frame with Spot Mode is center-fixed.
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. temp./Filter 2500- 9900k with 19-step Magenta/Green compensationAuto, Pre-set Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
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 OSS-
exposure features
Exposure ModeProgrammed AE iAUTO, P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYes-
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, Bulb15-1/3200 sec. Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous mode max. 2.3 fps, Speed-priority continuous mode max 7 fps *3High-speed approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Large/Fine mode
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.Auto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF
Flash Compensation2EV in 1/3 EV steps2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
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 & JPEGExif 2.2 JPEG
Aspect Ratio32, 169-
Gross Pixel14.6 MP5.3 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 7202,592 x 1,944 Large, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 1, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
Smile DetectionSelectable from 3 steps-
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Display Resolution921,600 dotsApprox. 115,000 pixels
LCD DisplayXtra Fine LCDTFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dotsApprox 115000 pixels
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYesYes
storage and power features
Card TypeSD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory cardSD
Power SupplyBattery charger BC-VW1supplied, AC Adaptor AC-PW20AM*5Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Battery LifeApprox. 330 images CIPA standardStill 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
Number of Batteries1-
Upgradable Memory-Yes
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesMPEG-4 AAC-LCWAVE Stereo
Video FormatMP4AVI Image data Motion JPEG
Video Resolution-640 x 480 VGA Fine/VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesSingle-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed-priority continuous shooting, Self-timerAuto 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
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Hand-held Night Shot-
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Coverage-100%

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