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Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100

Portability
55 Imaging
68 Features
74 Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
57

Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Successor is Sony RX100 II
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 5D MIII versus Sony RX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and RX100 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIII was unveiled 3 months before the RX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5D MIII grades against the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Sony RX100

		

		

			
 5D MIII RX100 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Canon 5D MIII

		

		

			
 RX100 5D MIII 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Sony RX100

		

		

			
 5D MIII RX100 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII provides outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 5D MIII versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 5D MIII against the RX100.
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and RX100 is 55 and 91 respectively.
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and RX100.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
80
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (22 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
64
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
 Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
58
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 great ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (950g)
79
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competitors (240 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
 Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
 Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
71
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (22 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect AF
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon 5D MIII Travel photography information
Sony RX100 Travel photography information
51
 environment proof
 good megapixels (22 megapixels)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
79
 lighter than competitors (240g)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 Landscape photography details
73
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 good megapixels (22 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 2 card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 no Timelapse mode
74
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon 5D MIII Vlogging information
Sony RX100 Vlogging information
27
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone support
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
38
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (240g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic support
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sony RX100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Sony RX100
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2012-08-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5760 x 3840 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 61 25
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 66
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 2293 390
Other
Battery life 950 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,780 $448