Sony Alpha SLT-A58 vs Canon SX220 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha SLT-A58SX220 HS
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A57
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeSLTStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.2 x 15.4 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36324000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points159
      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 SX220 HS
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 392 mm
      Optical Zoom14x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.1 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II TG TFT 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 SX220 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 SX220 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps3.2 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.00 m (@ ISO 100)3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 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 SX220 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO753
      DxO Color Depth23.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score74
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 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 SX220 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Dimensions129 x 95 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.74 x 3.07")106 x 59 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.32 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)492 g (1.08 lb / 17.35 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 7.2 x 6.5"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Battery PackNP-FM500HNB-5L
      Battery Life690 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Canon SX220 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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