Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 vs Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A330PowerShot SX540 HS
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A300
      MSRP$399.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      ProcessorBIONZDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25925184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      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 SX540 HS
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      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 SX540 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless      		Auto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range10.00 m5.50 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Program
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO535
      DxO Color Depth22.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8")120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)529 g (1.17 lb / 18.66 oz)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.1 x 6.3 x 5.2"
      Package Weight1.87 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Battery PackNP-FH50NB-6LH
      Battery Life230 shots205 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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