Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Sony Alpha 7C

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS Rebel SL1Alpha 7C
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2 Sony Alpha 7C II
      MSRP$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM$1799 (body only), $2099 (w/28-60mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel25.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      ProcessorDIGIC 5BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      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
      Touch
      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 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points9693
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      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 Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT 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 Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.59x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 223 Frames (JPEG) / 115 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range9.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 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 ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      DxO Low Light ISO8433407
      DxO Color Depth21.825.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.314.7
      DxO Overall Score6395
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min13 hours
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control RC-6 via smartphone or Bluetooth)
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Dimensions117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72")124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 6.7 x 5"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Battery PackLP-E12NP-FZ100
      Battery Life380 shots740 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Alpha 7C
      Self Timer 2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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