Canon EOS Rebel T3 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS Rebel T3Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T5
      MSRP$499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.6 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      ProcessorDIGIC 4Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28485184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 4803,648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1728, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1920 x 1920, 5184 x 2920, 3648 x 2056, 920 x 1080, 7152 x 1080, 4912 x 1920, 11520 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Number of Focus Points99
      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 T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x
      Focal Length4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.3
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystal
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x8.1x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 10 Frames
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
      Flash Range9.20 m8.50 m ISO Auto
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      DxO Low Light ISO755
      DxO Color Depth21.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.0
      DxO Overall Score62
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control E3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.45 x 5.9 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.155 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Battery PackLP-E10NP-BX1
      Battery Life700 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-upYes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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