Canon 1100D vs Sony A560
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A560 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Announced April 2011
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Succeeded the Canon 1000D
- New Model is Canon 1200D
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Superseded the Sony A500
Canon 1100D vs Sony A560 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon 1100D versus Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 1100D was launched 8 months later than the A560 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1100D scores against the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 1100D vs Sony A560 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1100D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A560
1100D | A560 | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Canon 1100D
A560 | 1100D | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A560
1100D | A560 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon 1100D vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 1100D has external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1100D versus Sony A560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1100D and the A560.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and A560 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Canon 1100D vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and A560.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A560 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1100D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A560 Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 1100D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-04-13 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lb) | 599 gr (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Price at release | $450 | $650 |