Sony a35 vs Canon EOS 600D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a35 and Canon EOS 600D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a35 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 600D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a35 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 600D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Sony a35 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 600D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 600D has a 12 % larger resolution than Sony a35. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a35 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 600D. Sony a35 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 600D has 100 to 12800.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a35
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 600D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a35 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 600D can shoot up to 3,7 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a35 and Canon EOS 600D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 600D weighs 570 gr (equal to 1.26 lb) which is 37% heavier than Sony a35 and its 415 gr (or 0.91 lb).

Sony a35 vs Canon EOS 600D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a35 and Canon EOS 600D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Name	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Manufacturer	Sony	Canon
Release Date and Price	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Release Year	2011	2011
Release Date	2011-06-08	2011-02-07
MSRP	599 USD	1099 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Camera Type	SLT	DSLR
Sensor	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	4912 x 3264 pixels	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	18 MP
Image Processor	Bionz	DIGIC 4
Image	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
ISO Range	100 - 25600	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	15	9
Lens Mount	Sony A See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	921000	1040000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.1× (0.73× 35mm equiv.)	0.85× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Frames per second	5,5 fps	3,7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	13 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a35	Canon EOS 600D
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Rechargeable NP-FW50 battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	440 shots
Width	124 mm	133 mm
Height	92 mm	100 mm
Depth	85 mm	80 mm
Weight	415 gram	570 gram