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Canon 650D vs Sony A35

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 650D vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Older Model is Canon 600D
  • Updated by Canon 700D
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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Canon 650D vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 650D versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was released 12 months after the A35 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 650D matches up vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Sony A35

 650D A35 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon 650D

 A35 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Sony A35

 650D A35 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Canon 650D vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 650D has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon 650D versus Sony A35 in the all new Camera and 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 are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 650D versus the A35.

Canon 650D vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and A35 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and A35.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 650D to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern 650D will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography features
Sony A35 Street photography features
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (415g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
58
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
64
has touch focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
59
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (440 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging details
Sony A35 Vlogging details
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
no image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 650D vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Sony A35
 Canon EOS 650DSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 650D Sony SLT-A35
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-08-20 2011-09-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575g (1.27 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 74
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.7
DXO Low light rating 722 763
Other
Battery life 440 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $498 $598