Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model number5D Mark IVRX1
Camera formatPro SLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20162012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)151113
Width (mm)7670
Height (mm)11665
Weight (g)890498
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 5D Mark III-
Successor-Sony RX1R
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonSony
Effective megapixels (MP)30.424.3
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864855.62
Sensor width (mm)3635.8
Sensor height (mm)2423.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.365.97
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score9193
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.825.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.614.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,9952,534
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2240 x 2240(5.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 2240(6.7 mp 4:3)
  • 2976 x 2976(8.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3360 x 1888(6.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3360 x 2240(7.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3360 x 3360(11.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4464 x 2512(11.2 mp 16:9)
  • 4464 x 2976(13.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4480 x 3360(15.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4480 x 4480(20.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5040 x 2836(14.3 mp 16:9)
  • 5040 x 3360(16.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5952 x 4480(26.7 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6720 x 3776(25.4 mp 16:9)
  • 6720 x 4480(30.1 mp 3:2)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2640 x 1488(3.9 mp other)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • dual-pixel raw
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • m-raw (16.9mp)
  • raw
  • s-raw (7.5mp)
  • 14-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)75.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 4096x2160
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (4K Video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF-
Lens-Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/35mm (fixed); 8 elements in 7 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 9 aperture blades
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-35.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-35.00
Zoom ratio (x)-1
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-30
Macro focus range (cm)-20 - 35
Filter thread (mm)-49
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2.0
  • 4
  • 9.1
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detect: OVF: 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); Up to 5 dual cross-type AF points at f/2.8 and f/5.6Contrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible Spot
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand gridOptional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic Viewfinder
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.71-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.71-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,0001,228,800
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,00025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-32000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50/64/80), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (ambience priority/white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • white fluorescent light
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 1.3% of frame)1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDRScene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight; Sweep Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash range description-ISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft.
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/4000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SyncMulti Interface Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Other memorySD: UHS-I, CF: UDMA7-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • dual-pixel raw
  • m-raw (16.9mp)
  • raw
  • s-raw (7.5mp)
  • 14-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • threaded cable release
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • pc-sync terminal
  • remote jack
  • stereo mic jack
  • stereo monitor jack
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.370.89
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.93
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-10
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.371.04
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)75.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-15
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)75.2
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1915
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)75.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1212
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.170.27
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.04
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.38
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s
Startup time (s)0.51.7
Play -> record time (s)0.21.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-8.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300220
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)900-
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E6NProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or bg-e20 battery grip
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • canon eos digital solution disc
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 30.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, DIGIC 6+ processor, 61-point AF system, 7fps burst mode, DCI 4K video, Dual Pixel RAWWorld's First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera.



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