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Canon 600D vs Sony A35

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 600D vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Old Model is Canon 550D
  • Newer Model is Canon 650D
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
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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Canon 600D vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 600D vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 600D was launched 5 months earlier than the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 600D grades vs the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Sony A35

 600D A35 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon 600D

 A35 600D 

Common features in the Canon 600D and Sony A35

 600D A35 
ReleasedMarch 2011September 2011Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 600D vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 600D features external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon 600D vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 600D and the A35.

Canon 600D vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and A35 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and A35.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 600D to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon 600D vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
67
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (415g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 600D
Sports photography with Sony A35
54
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
59
lighter than others (415 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (440 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (440 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly display
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lighter than others (415 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Canon 600D vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Sony A35
 Canon EOS 600DSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 600D Sony SLT-A35
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-03-31 2011-09-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.7
DXO Low light score 793 763
Other
Battery life 440 photos 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $799 $598