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Canon 1100D vs Sony A57

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched April 2011
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Replaced the Canon 1000D
  • Successor is Canon 1200D
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A55
  • New Model is Sony A58
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1100D versus Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and A57 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 1100D was launched 17 months earlier than the A57 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1100D grades vs the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A57

 1100D A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Canon 1100D

 A57 1100D 
RevealedSeptember 2012April 2011Newer by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A57

 1100D A57 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Canon 1100D versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1100D against the A57.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and A57 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and A57.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A57 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 1100D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography advice
Sony A57 Portrait photography advice
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1100D
Street photography with Sony A57
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
51
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (700 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography features
Sony A57 Travel photography features
53
good battery life (700 shots)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography info
Sony A57 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (700 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging information
Sony A57 Vlogging information
22
provides face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Sony A57
 Canon EOS 1100DSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 1100D Sony SLT-A57
Also called as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-04-13 2012-09-13
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4272 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 618g (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 75
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.0
DXO Low light score 755 785
Other
Battery life 700 images 550 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $1,000