Canon 40D vs Sony A35 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 40D
Sony Alpha SLT-A35

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 30D 30D vs 40D
Successor:	Canon 50D 40D vs 50D
General
Model Number:	40D	A35
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1299.00	$699.99
Street Price:		$567.17
Date Available:	2007-09-15	2011-08-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	29.8 oz (844 g) includes batteries	24.5 oz (694 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.7 x 4.3 x 2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm)	4.9 x 3.6 x 3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	16.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	365.04mm² (23.40mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.10 microns	4.76 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	64	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.1	23.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.3	12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	703	763
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, sRAW (14-bit CR2)	JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.4	5.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:		AVCHD, MP4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	n/a
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:	n/a	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):		18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:		No
Digital Zoom Values:		n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local.
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter	EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.10x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	11.8x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom function	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,800K - 10,000K	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%)	49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off	Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self Timer:	10,2 seconds	2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, sRAW (14-bit CR2)	RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:		AVCHD, MP4
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:		Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional Wireless (RMT-DSLR1) or Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM)
Connections (extended):	N3-type push-in terminal	Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	0.53
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3	0.54
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	14	8
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.4	5.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.13 seconds	0.22 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.078 seconds	0.217 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.48 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.061 seconds	0.102 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode 1 = 0.166s Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode 2 = 0.168s Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode disabled = 0.283s	Wide-area full AF lag = 0.214s
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds	0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.9 seconds	3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	800 shots	420 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional 3.1, EOS Utility 2.1, ZoomBrowser EX 5.8 and ImageBrowser 5.8	Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X.	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Replaces EOS 30D - 10.1 MP, APS-C CMOS sensor - Single DIGIC III processor, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode - ISO 100-1600/3200 - 6.5fps, 75 JPEG, 17 RAW - Faster 9-point AF, all cross-type - Improved 0.95x, 0.95% viewfinder - 3-inch LCD with Live View function - Integrated Cleaning System with Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, Dust Delete Data - Magnesium alloy body cover, weather-proofed - 100K actuation shutter Additionally offered in a kit version with Canon's EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens at an estimated selling price of $1,499.00	Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, 1080i HD Video, Auto+, Picture Effects, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode (7fps in Cropped "Telezoom" 8MP Mode).