Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 vs Canon PowerShot S100

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A330PowerShot S100
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A300 Canon PowerShot S95
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot S110
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels10.8 Megapixel13.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      ProcessorBIONZDIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 10884000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1584, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 360
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps2.3 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.00 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      DxO Low Light ISO535153
      DxO Color Depth22.420.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.511.6
      DxO Overall Score6450
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8")99 x 60 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz)198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.25 x 4.5 x 2.75"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Battery PackNP-FH50NB-5L
      Battery Life230 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot S100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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