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Canon SL3 vs Sony A35

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternate Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Earlier Model is Canon SL2
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SL3 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was revealed 7 years later than the A35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL3 scores against the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A35

 SL3 A35 
IntroducedApril 2019September 2011Fresher by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon SL3

 A35 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A35

 SL3 A35 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SL3 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL3 against the A35.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and A35 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and A35.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SL3 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SL3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography features
Sony A35 Street photography features
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
70
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (1,070 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
82
better than average battery (1,070 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
59
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,070 per charge)
no image stabilization
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (440 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than others in class (415g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A35
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony SLT-A35
Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-04-10 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449g (0.99 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $598