Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon D500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Comparison of Nikon D500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 ×
Nikon D500 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Nikon D500
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberRX1D500
Camera formatMid-SizedPro SLR
Release year (year)20122016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113147
Width (mm)7081
Height (mm)65115
Weight (g)498856
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon D300S
SuccessorSony RX1R-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.320.9
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)855.62368.95
Sensor width (mm)35.823.5
Sensor height (mm)23.915.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.974.22
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score9383
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.124
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.314
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,5341,324
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 2128 x 1424(3.0 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3200 x 2136(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • l/m/s
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)5.110.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LCMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon F
LensCarl 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 typeContrast Detection: Multi point AF (25 points) / Center / Flexible SpotOVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuning
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional Clip-on Viewfinders: FDA-V1K Optical Viewfinder, FDA-EV1MK Electronic ViewfinderSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.67
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8002,359,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV steps, expandable to 50/64/80), Auto (100-25600 with selectable upper/lower limits)Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • 000k)
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3 types)
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • kelvin color temperature (2
  • preset manual (up to 6); fine tuning available.
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, SpotTTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight; Sweep Panorama-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
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
  • auto fp high-speed sync supported
  • front curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.75m to 21.7m / 2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft.-
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot ShoeHot Shoe, PC-sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-II
Other memory-Dual slots, XQD+SD
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • l/m/s
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • threaded cable release
  • optional: wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • 10-pin remote terminal
  • pc sync
  • type-c mini hdmi with uncompressed video support
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.890.3
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)1.040.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.110.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)15200
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.210.2
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)15200
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.110.2
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1227
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.17
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)-0.1
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.040.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.272s-
Startup time (s)1.70.3
Play -> record time (s)1.50.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-1,240
Battery life, video (minutes)-50
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery grip
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • capture nx-d
  • nikon transfer 2
  • picture control utility 2 downloads
  • viewnx-i
  • viewnx-movie editor
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • mac os x 10.9.5-10.11.5
  • windows 7/8/10
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWorld's First Full-Frame Compact Digital Camera.-



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