Sony Alpha SLT-A58 vs Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha SLT-A58PowerShot SX510 HS
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A57 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX520 HS
      MSRP$249.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeSLTStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.2 x 15.4 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,00080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36324608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points30
      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 SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.97x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.65x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps3.8 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range10.00 m (@ ISO 100)5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO753
      DxO Color Depth23.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score74
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Dimensions129 x 95 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.74 x 3.07")104 x 70 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.76 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)492 g (1.08 lb / 17.35 oz)349 g (0.77 lb / 12.31 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 7.2 x 6.5"6.2 x 5.7 x 4.2"
      Package Weight3.1 lb1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNB-6LH
      Battery Life690 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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