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Canon 750D vs Sony A57

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Canon 750D vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A55
  • Replacement is Sony A58
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Canon 750D vs Sony A57 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 750D vs Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and A57 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 750D was brought out 2 years later than the A57 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 750D grades versus the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A57

 750D A57 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2012More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Canon 750D

 A57 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A57

 750D A57 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 750D vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 750D comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 750D versus the A57.

Canon 750D vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 750D and A57 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 750D and A57.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 750D to resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 750D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography factors
Sony A57 Street photography factors
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
61
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography details
Sony A57 Travel photography details
66
includes focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 750D
Vlogging with Sony A57
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Canon 750D vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Sony A57
 Canon EOS 750dSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 750d Sony SLT-A57
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 19 15
Cross type focus points 19 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lbs) 618 gr (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 75
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.0
DXO Low light rating 919 785
Other
Battery life 440 shots 550 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $749 $1,000