In depth comparison and review of Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM and Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | EF-S 18-55mm IS STM lens | 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses |
Height | 9.07 cm | 5.88 cm |
Width | 11.68 cm | 11.08 cm |
Depth | 6.94 cm | 3.89 cm |
Weight | 370 g | 218 g |
Enclosure Colour | - | Black |
Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
SENSOR | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 18.0 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Exmor APS HD CMOS |
Total Pixels | 18,500,000 pixels | 16,700,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 18,000,000 pixels | 16,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical (Steady Shot) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | BIONZ |
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LENS | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 29 - 88mm | 24 - 75mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
Max View Angle | 74.3 degree(s) | 83 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual (by ring), motorised drive |
Lens Construction | 11 groups / 13 elements | 8 groups / 9 elements |
Filter Size | 58 mm | 40.5 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E-mount |
Features | Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
SECOND LENS |
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Type | - | Telephoto lens - 3.8x zoom - 55 - 210 mm - f/4.5-6.3 |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 82.5 - 315mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 1 m |
Lens Construction | - | 9 groups / 13 elements |
Filter Size | - | 49 mm |
Features | - | ED glass |
FOCUSING | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Auto Focus | Hybrid | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 9 | 99 |
Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View |
AE/AF Control | FlexiZone, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Predictive AI Servo AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Predictive AI Servo AF |
Face Detection | Automatic Face Tracking technology, Live Face detection AF mode | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer, Smile Shutter |
VIEWFINDER | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentamirror | - |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -3 to +1 | - |
Viewfinder Information | Shutter speed, AE lock, AF-in-focus, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction, aperture, high-speed sync indicator, flash compensation on/off, highlight tone priority, ISO sensitivity, FE lock, AF point, maximum burst | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800, ISO auto (100-6400) | ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Evaluative, partial (9%), centre-weighted, spot (4%) | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 63 | 1200 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, food, sports mode, candle, kids, handheld night shot, backlight correction HDR | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View, anti-motion blur |
Special Effects | Neutral, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, sunset, fluorescent light (white), twilight | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/160 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 1-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels | 921,600 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Contrast control, display brightness control, TRILUMINOS Colour technology |
FLASH | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Detachable flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | - | 7 |
Flash Modes | - | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
MEMORY | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo |
Image Storage | RAW 5184 x 3456 - 17.9 MB JPEG 5184 x 3456 - 17.9 MB JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 8 MB JPEG 2592 x 1728 - 4.5 MB JPEG 1920 x 1280 - 2.5 MB JPEG 720 x 480 - 0.35 MB |
JPEG 4912 x 2760 JPEG 3568 x 2000 JPEG 2448 x 1376 JPEG 4912 x 3264 JPEG 3568 x 2368 JPEG 2448 x 1624 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Battery Type | Canon LP-E12 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Canon LP-E12 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 875 mAh (included) | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 480 shots (at 23 °C (LCD Monitor off)) Photo shooting - 420 shots (at 0 °C (LCD Monitor off)) Photo shooting - 160 shots (at 23 °C (Live View mode)) Photo shooting - 150 shots (at 0 °C (Live View mode)) |
Photo shooting - 330 shots Video recording - 1.7 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Microphone |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 4 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, depth-of-field preview button, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, highlight point display, Dust Delete Data system, built-in help guide, peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Scene Intelligent Auto technology, Image Rating | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), x.v.Colour technology, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Touch Shutter technology, Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing |
OTHERS | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 + EF-S 18-55mm IS STM | Sony Alpha NEX 5TY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, eyecup | - |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |