Canon T2i vs Sony A35

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Canon T2i vs Sony A35

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony A35 Review.

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Differences

Canon T2i advantages over Sony A35

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Sony A35 advantages over Canon T2i

Less expensive
$700 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A35 test data on DxO Mark T2i test data on DxO Mark

12.7 vs 11.5 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
More cross-type AF points
3 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
More viewfinder magnification
0.73x vs 0.54x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More AF points
15 vs 9
More AF points improve autofocus
Faster JPEG shooting
5.5 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Pentax K-7

Sony A35

Pentax K-7

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A35 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Sony A55

Canon T2i

Sony A55

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Sony A55

Sony A35

Sony A55

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Canon T2i

Sony A33

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$540
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Sony A33

Sony A35

Sony A33

$567
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A33

Compared to Nikon D5100

Canon T2i

Nikon D5100

$692
APS-C

Shoots 60p video

$650
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Nikon D5100

Sony A35

Nikon D5100

$567
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A35 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Canon T2i

Pentax K-5 IIs

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A35

Pentax K-5 IIs

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A35 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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