Canon EOS 70D vs Sony Alpha 6000

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 70DAlpha 6000
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 60D Sony NEX-6
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6100
      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$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.5 x 15 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3468x2432, 2736x1824, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4864x3648, 3248x2432, 2432x1824, 1696x1280, 640x480,5472x3072, 3468x2048, 2736x1536, 1920x1080, 720x408, 3648x3648, 2432x2432, 1824x1824, 1280x1280, 480x4806000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      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 AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points19179
      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 6000
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage98%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.05x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Flash Range12.00 m6.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IITTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      DxO Low Light ISO9261347
      DxO Color Depth22.524.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.613.1
      DxO Overall Score6882
      Video Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi) wired or PC
      Environmental Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Dimensions139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09")120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.3 x 5.9"6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"
      Package Weight3.45 lb1.48 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Battery PackLP-E6NP-FW50
      Battery Life920 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6000
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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