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Canon 5D vs Sony RX1

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Released November 2005
  • Refreshed by Canon 5D MII
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
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Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 5D and Sony RX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and RX1 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5D was revealed 8 years before the RX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 5D matches up versus the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Sony RX1

 5D RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Canon 5D

 RX1 5D 
ReleasedFebruary 2013November 2005More recent by 88 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Sony RX1

 5D RX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D provides outer dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D and the RX1.

Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and RX1 is 55 and 79 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and RX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony RX1 to render greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 5D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
65
has manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
82
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D
Street photography with Sony RX1
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography information
Sony RX1 Sports photography information
55
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (800 CIPA)
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography details
Sony RX1 Travel photography details
49
environment proofing
decent MP (13MP)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (800 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography information
Sony RX1 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent MP (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low battery power (800 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging information
Sony RX1 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
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Canon 5D vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Sony RX1
 Canon EOS 5DSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 5D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2005-11-12 2013-02-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4368 x 2912 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 93
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 14.3
DXO Low light score 1368 2534
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,780 $2,798