Sony a1 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital N
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a1 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a1 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss Digital N is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a1 were released 2021 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N was released 2005. That is a 16 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a1 | 2021 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2005 |
Type of camera
Sony a1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a1 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony a1 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a1 has a 50 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has 8 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a1 |
50 MP
49766400 pixels 8640 x 5760 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
8 MP
7962624 pixels 3456 x 2304 |
Sony a1 has a 525 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a1 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. Sony a1 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a1 | 100-32000 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital N
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a1 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a1 | 30 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2,8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a1. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss Digital N does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a1 weighs 737 gr (equal to 1.62 lb) which is 36% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a1 | 737 gr 1.62 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 540 gr 1.19 lb |
Sony a1 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital N Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a1 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Name | Sony a1 | Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2005 |
| Release Date | 2021-01-26 | 2005-02-17 |
| MSRP | 6499 USD | 899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 8640 x 5760 pixels | 3456 x 2304 pixels |
| Megapixels | 50 MP | 8 MP |
| Image Processor | Dual Bionz XR | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-shift) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 759 | 7 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 1.8” |
| Screen dots | 1440000 | 115000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9× | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9437184 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Frames per second | 30 fps | 2,8 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
H.264 H.265 XF-AVC XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-In 802.11ac (Dual Band) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via Bluetooth or tethered PC) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a1 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
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NB-2LH / NB-2L
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 530 shots | 400 shots |
| Width | 129 mm | 127 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Depth | 81 mm | 64 mm |
| Weight | 737 gram | 540 gram |
