Sony A35 vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha SLT-A35
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Canon SX260 HS SX260 HS vs SX280 HS
Successor:
General
Model Number:	A35	SX280 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.99	$329.99
Street Price:	$567.17	$299.69
Date Available:	2011-08-31	2013-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	24.5 oz (694 g) includes batteries, kit lens	8.2 oz (233 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.6 x 3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm)	4.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 in. (106 x 63 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.2	12.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	365.04mm² (23.40mm x 15.60mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.76 microns	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	74
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	763
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	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)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.5	14.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (60/30) 1280x720 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, MP4	MP4 (Image: MPEG4-AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)	n/a
Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	25 - 500mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	4.5 - 90mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	20.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T)	f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.8 (tele) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	55.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local.	Contrast Detect with Face Detection; Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to center)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	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	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	461,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	11.8x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation)	Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/3200 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)	Sports, SCN (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Super Vivid, Poster Effect)
Self Timer:	2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, MP4	MP4 (Image: MPEG4-AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wireless (RMT-DSLR1) or Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM)
Connections (extended):	Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack	Mini HDMI, Built-in Wi-Fi, Built-in GPS

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.53
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.54
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	8
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.5	14.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	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):	0.22 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.217 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.48 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.102 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Wide-area full AF lag = 0.214s
Startup Time:	0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		210 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	420 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FW50	Proprietary NB-6
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR)	Canon software suite
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	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).	Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 6, 1080p60 Full HD Movies, 14 fps HQ Burst Mode, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or red.