Sony Alpha 6500 vs Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha 6500PowerShot SX420 IS
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6600
      MSRP$1400 (body only)$299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel20.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005152 x 3864
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardSuperfine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Focusing SystemFast 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
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 180.6 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1008 mm
      Optical Zoom42x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps0.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 Frames (JPEG) / 107 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      		Up to 2.2 fps at 20 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      flash on
      slow synchro
      flash off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1005.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO1405
      DxO Color Depth24.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09")104 x 69 x 85 mm (4.09 x 2.72 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.8 x 5.25"6.4 x 5.75 x 4.15"
      Package Weight1.77 lb1.375 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Battery PackNP-FW50NB-11LH
      Battery Life350 shots195 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 6500 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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