Sony a35 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a35 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a35 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a35 were released 2011 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 was released 2009. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a35 | 2011 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 2009 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a35 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 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.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony a35 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 Kiss Digital X3 has 15,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a35 |
16 MP
16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
15,1 MP
15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168 |
Sony a35 has a 6 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3. 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 Kiss Digital X3. Sony a35 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a35 | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 100-12800 |
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 Kiss Digital X3
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 Kiss Digital X3 can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a35 | 5,5 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 3,4 |
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 Kiss Digital X3 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 Kiss Digital X3 weighs 520 gr (equal to 1.15 lb) which is 25% heavier than Sony a35 and its 415 gr (or 0.91 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a35 | 415 gr 0.91 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 520 gr 1.15 lb |
Sony a35 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a35 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3, 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 Kiss Digital X3 |
| Name | Sony a35 | Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2011-06-08 | 2009-03-25 |
| MSRP | 599 USD | 699 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| Camera Type | SLT | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| 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 | 4752 x 3168 pixels |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 15,1 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 4 |
Image |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| 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 Kiss Digital X3 |
| 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 Kiss Digital X3 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 921000 | 920000 |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.1× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| Frames per second | 5,5 fps | 3,4 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 |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD |
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 | No |
Storage |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
| 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 Kiss Digital X3 |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Rechargeable NP-FW50 battery & charger
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Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 440 shots |
| Width | 124 mm | 129 mm |
| Height | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Depth | 85 mm | 62 mm |
| Weight | 415 gram | 520 gram |