- APS-C 365.0mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- 1 inch 122.9mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
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24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Sony A35 advantages over Canon XC10
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Less expensive
$700 vs
$2499 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.76
vs
3.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
84 mm
vs
122 mm
Thinner
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More pixels
16.2
vs
12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
30
vs
1/2 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
5.5 fps
vs
3.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Canon XC10 advantages over Sony A35
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
-
Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
-
Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
-
Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
-
Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
-
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
-
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
-
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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The Competition
Compared to Sony A55
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Tiltable Screen
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Built-in GPS
-
Focus peaking
-
Shoot 4K video
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Sony A33
-
Tiltable Screen
-
Faster JPEG shooting
-
Focus peaking
-
Shoot 4K video
-
Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs
-
Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Lens selection
-
Fast startup
Canon
XC10
Pentax
K-5 IIs
-
Focus peaking
-
Shoot 4K video
-
Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Sony
A35
Leica
V-LUX (Typ 114)
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Focus peaking
-
Shoot 4K video
Canon
XC10
Leica
V-LUX (Typ 114)
-
Bigger pixels
-
Touchscreen
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Sony RX10 II
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Focus peaking
-
Shoot 4K video
-
Bigger pixels
-
Touchscreen
-
Slower slow-motion
-
Eye-level viewfinder
