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Canon 100D vs Sony A65

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon 100D vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Successor is Canon SL2
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
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Canon 100D vs Sony A65 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 100D and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 100D was unveiled 21 months later than the A65 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 100D grades versus the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A65

 100D A65 
RevealedJuly 2013November 2011More recent by 21 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon 100D

 A65 100D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A65

 100D A65 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon 100D vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 100D provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 100D versus the A65.

Canon 100D vs Sony A65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and A65 is 73 and 64 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 100D and A65.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A65 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 100D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography features
Sony A65 Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography information
Sony A65 Street photography information
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (407 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 100D
Sports photography with Sony A65
58
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography advice
Sony A65 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition (407 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 100D
Landscape photography with Sony A65
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (380 shots)
no Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging highlights
Sony A65 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition (407 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
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Canon 100D vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Sony A65
 Canon EOS 100DSony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 100D Sony SLT-A65
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-07-26 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.40 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407g (0.90 lbs) 622g (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 74
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 843 717
Other
Battery life 380 photos 560 photos
Battery format 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $700