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Canon 700D vs Sony A35

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 700D vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T5i
  • Succeeded the Canon 650D
  • New Model is Canon 750D
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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Canon 700D vs Sony A35 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon 700D versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 700D was revealed 21 months later than the A35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 700D grades versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Sony A35

 700D A35 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2011Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon 700D

 A35 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Sony A35

 700D A35 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Canon 700D vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 700D offers external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 700D vs the A35.

Canon 700D vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and A35 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and A35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 700D to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern 700D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 700D vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 700D
Portrait photography with Sony A35
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
69
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (415g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D Sports photography highlights
Sony A35 Sports photography highlights
55
megapixel count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
low battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
64
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (440 shots)
59
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (440 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 700D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (440 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 700D
Vlogging with Sony A35
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than others in class (415g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 700D vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Sony A35
 Canon EOS 700DSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 700D Sony SLT-A35
Also called EOS Rebel T5i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-10 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
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 All around score 61 74
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.7
DXO Low light score 681 763
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 440 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 NP-FW50
Self timer - 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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $649 $598