Canon EOS 70D vs Sony Alpha 3000

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 70DAlpha 3000
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 60D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 80D
      MSRP£1079.99 / $1199 / €1099 body only. £1199.99 / $1340 / €1249 with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. £1399.99 $1549 / €1499 with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.5 x 15 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485456 x 3632
      Other Resolutions3468x2432, 2736x1824, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4864x3648, 3248x2432, 2432x1824, 1696x1280, 640x480,5472x3072, 3468x2048, 2736x1536, 1920x1080, 720x408, 3648x3648, 2432x2432, 1824x1824, 1280x1280, 480x4803872 x 2576, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalStandard, Fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points1925
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points190
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage98%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.47x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Flash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Flash Range12.00 m4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      DxO Low Light ISO9261068
      DxO Color Depth22.523.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.612.8
      DxO Overall Score6878
      Video Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Video FormatsH.264AVCHD, H.264, MP4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi) via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Dimensions139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09")128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.3 x 5.9"8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"
      Package Weight3.45 lb2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Battery PackLP-E6NP-FW50
      Battery Life920 shots470 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 3000
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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