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Canon SL2 vs Sony A35

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Superseded the Canon 100D
  • New Model is Canon SL3
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SL2 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was released 5 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL2 matches up vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Sony A35

 SL2 A35 
AnnouncedJune 2017September 2011More recent by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon SL2

 A35 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Sony A35

 SL2 A35 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SL2 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2 versus the A35.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and A35 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and A35.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SL2 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SL2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL2
Portrait photography with Sony A35
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL2
Street photography with Sony A35
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (415g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL2
Sports photography with Sony A35
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (650 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
82
great battery life (650 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
59
lighter than others (415 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than others (415 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Sony A35
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Sony SLT-A35
Also called EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-06-29 2011-09-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 12.7
DXO Low light rating 1041 763
Other
Battery life 650 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $699 $598