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Canon SL2 vs Sony A57

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
85
Overall
68

Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced the Canon 100D
  • Newer Model is Canon SL3
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A55
  • Later Model is Sony A58
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SL2 versus Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and A57 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was revealed 4 years after the A57 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL2 matches up against the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Sony A57

 SL2 A57 
ReleasedJune 2017September 2012More modern by 59 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Canon SL2

 A57 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Sony A57

 SL2 A57 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SL2 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL2 compared to the A57.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and A57 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and A57.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SL2 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SL2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL2
Portrait photography with Sony A57
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL2
Street photography with Sony A57
74
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography information
Sony A57 Sports photography information
69
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Sony A57
82
better than average battery (650 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography factors
Sony A57 Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
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Canon SL2 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Sony A57
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Sony SLT-A57
Also referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-06-29 2012-09-13
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.80 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 618 grams (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 75
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 13.0
DXO Low light score 1041 785
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 550 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $1,000