Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS Rebel SL1Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2
      MSRP$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM$330
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      ProcessorDIGIC 5BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564608 x 3456
      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 4804608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points10
      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 Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 4.6
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range9.40 m3.70 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      DxO Low Light ISO843
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RC-6
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Dimensions117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72")96 x 56 x 18 mm (3.78 x 2.2 x 0.71")
      Weight (inc. batteries)407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5 x 2.1"
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Battery PackLP-E12NP-BN
      Battery Life380 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage19 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
      Self Timer 2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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