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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 3 years later than the QX100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sony QX100

 5D MIV QX100 
AnnouncedAugust 2016September 2013Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution1620k0kCrisper screen (+1620k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Canon 5D MIV

 QX100 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sony QX100

 5D MIV QX100 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV comes with physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV and the QX100.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and QX100 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and QX100.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will provide greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Sony QX100
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is great (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (30MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography factors
Sony QX100 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is great (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (")
lack of manual exposure
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging factors
Sony QX100 Vlogging factors
31
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
38
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Sony QX100
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Launched 2016-08-25 2013-09-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches -
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890g (1.96 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 2 1
Cost at release $3,299 $268