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Canon 100D vs Sony A57

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Canon 100D vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel SL1
  • Refreshed by Canon SL2
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • Successor is Sony A58
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Canon 100D vs Sony A57 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 100D versus Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 100D was launched 11 months later than the A57 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 100D scores against the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A57

 100D A57 
IntroducedJuly 2013September 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Canon 100D

 A57 100D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A57

 100D A57 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon 100D vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D has got outside measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 100D vs the A57.

Canon 100D vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and A57 is 73 and 64 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and A57.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 100D to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher 100D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 100D vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography advice
Sony A57 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 100D
Street photography with Sony A57
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
58
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (380 shots)
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 100D
Travel photography with Sony A57
64
lighter than competition in class (407g)
features touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (380 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography features
Sony A57 Landscape photography features
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (380 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 100D
Vlogging with Sony A57
34
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (407g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
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Canon 100D vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Sony A57
 Canon EOS 100DSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 100D Sony SLT-A57
Also Known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-26 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
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 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.40 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 618 gr (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 75
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 13.0
DXO Low light score 843 785
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 550 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $1,000