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Canon 1000D vs Sony A35

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Replacement is Canon 1100D
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 1000D and Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A35 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was released 4 years prior to the A35 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1000D scores against the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A35

 1000D A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon 1000D

 A35 1000D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2008More modern by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A35

 1000D A35 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1000D has got outer measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1000D and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1000D compared to the A35.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and A35.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A35 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1000D
Portrait photography with Sony A35
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
lighter than average (415g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1000D
Landscape photography with Sony A35
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than average (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Sony A35
 Canon EOS 1000DSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Sony SLT-A35
Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-07-22 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502g (1.11 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.7
DXO Low light rating 719 763
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $598