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Canon 700D vs Sony A57

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T5i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 650D
  • Updated by Canon 750D
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push 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
  • Replacement is Sony A58
Photography Glossary

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon 700D vs Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 700D was released 9 months after the A57 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 700D scores against the A57 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Sony A57

 700D A57 
RevealedJune 2013September 2012Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Canon 700D

 A57 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Sony A57

 700D A57 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 700D has external measurements 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 A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 700D and the A57.

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 700D and A57 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 700D and A57.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 700D to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher 700D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography factors
Sony A57 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D Street photography features
Sony A57 Street photography features
69
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D Sports photography features
Sony A57 Sports photography features
55
megapixel count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A57 as a Travel photography camera
64
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 700D Landscape photography details
Sony A57 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
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Canon 700D vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Sony A57
 Canon EOS 700DSony SLT-A57
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 700D Sony SLT-A57
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T5i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-10 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 pounds) 618 grams (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.0
DXO Low light rating 681 785
Other
Battery life 440 shots 550 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $649 $1,000