Sony NEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP8 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch2.5 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelNEX 3K 14.2MP DSLR CameraPowerShot S5IS 8.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameNEX 3KPowerShot S5IS
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels14.2 MP8 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)117.2 x 62.6 x 33.4 mm117.0 x 80.0 x 77.7 mm
Weight239 GM450 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsHDMI, USB-
Model Number-S5IS
Series-PowerShot
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size23.4x15.6mm1/2.5 inch
Maximum ISO12800 ISO1600 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 - f/3.5 T
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 WIDE, 3.0 ft./90cm-infinity TELE Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm W Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm W
Auto FocusYes-
Focus PointsMulti 25 points / Center / Flexible spot selectable-
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, Preset 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 MProgram AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual AE Lock available
AE Lock/Exposure LockYesYes
Spot MeterYesYes
Exposure Compensation+/-2.0EV in 1/3EV steps+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Dynamic Range AdjustmentYes-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically controlled, vertical traverse, focal-plane type-
Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb15-1/3200 sec. settable in Tv and M
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous mode max. 2.3 fps, Speed-priority continuous mode max 7 fps *3Approx. 1.5 fps AF/LV approx. 0.9 fps
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off FE lock, Safety FE available
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 & JPEGStill Image Exif 2.2 JPEG
Aspect Ratio32, 169-
Gross Pixel14.6 MP8.3 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 720Still Image 640 x 480 Small, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 3, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 2, 2,592 x 1,944 Medium 1, 3,264 x 2,448 Large, 3,264 x 1,832 Widescreen
Smile DetectionSelectable from 3 steps-
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch2.5 inch
Display Resolution921,600 dotsApprox. 207,000 pixels
LCD DisplayXtra Fine LCDTFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dotsApprox 207000 pixels
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYesYes
storage and power features
Card TypeSD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory cardSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
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. 170 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery approx. 450 shots AA-size NiMH Battery* Approx. 12 hours AA-size Alkaline Battery approx. 15 hours AA-size NiMH Battery** LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.
Number of Batteries1-
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesMPEG-4 AAC-LCAudio WAVE Stereo
Video FormatMP4AVI,Image Motion JPEG
Video Resolution-640 x 480 30 fps/30 fps LP, 320 x 240 60 fps/30 fps
Frame Rates in Video Modes-60fps
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesSingle-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed-priority continuous shooting, Self-timerAuto Creative P, Av, Tv, M, C Image Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Scene, Color Accent, Color Swap, Night Snapshot, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
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 electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage-100%

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