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Canon 100D vs Sony A35

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 100D vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Replacement is Canon SL2
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Canon 100D vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 100D versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 100D was unveiled 23 months after the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 100D matches up versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A35

 100D A35 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2011Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon 100D

 A35 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A35

 100D A35 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D features physical dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Canon 100D vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and A35 is 73 and 69 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and A35.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 100D to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger 100D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography features
Sony A35 Street photography features
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (407 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
58
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others in class (407g)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
lighter than competitors (415g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 100D
Landscape photography with Sony A35
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
lighter than others in class (407 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon 100D vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Sony A35
 Canon EOS 100DSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 100D Sony SLT-A35
Also called EOS Rebel SL1 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-07-26 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 74
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 843 763
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 440 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $598