Sony a57 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a57 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a57 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss Digital X is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a57 were released 2012 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X was released 2006. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a57 | 2012 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 2006 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a57 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 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 a57 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 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 a57 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a57 |
16 MP
16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Sony a57 has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. 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 a57 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. Sony a57 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a57 | 100-16000 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 100-1600 |
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 a57
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a57 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a57 | 12 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a57. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss Digital X does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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.
Sony a57 weighs 618 gr (equal to 1.36 lb) which is 11% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X and its 556 gr (or 1.23 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a57 | 618 gr 1.36 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X | 556 gr 1.23 lb |
Sony a57 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a57 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X, 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 a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Name | Sony a57 | Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2012-03-13 | 2006-08-24 |
| MSRP | 699 USD | 799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Camera Type | SLT | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| 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 | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Megapixels | 16 MP | 10,1 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| ISO Range | 100 - 16000 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 9 | 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 a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| 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 a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2.5” |
| Screen dots | 921000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Screen type | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.04× (0.69× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Frames per second | 12 fps | 3 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 | 10 meters | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (Optional) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a57 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
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Battery Pack NB-2LH
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 550 shots | 360 shots |
| Width | 132 mm | 127 mm |
| Height | 98 mm | 94 mm |
| Depth | 81 mm | 65 mm |
| Weight | 618 gram | 556 gram |