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Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 750D (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very similar but the 750D (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 750D was brought out 4 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 750D grades vs the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony RX100 VA

 750D RX100 VA 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Canon 750D

 RX100 VA 750D 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2015Newer by 41 months
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony RX100 VA

 750D RX100 VA 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 750D has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 750D vs the RX100 VA.

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 750D and RX100 VA is 66 and 89 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 750D and RX100 VA.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 750D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 750D will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 750D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography information
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 750D
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
61
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography highlights
66
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
76
lighter than others (299g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography info
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging factors
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
81
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (299g)
missing mic port
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Canon 750D vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Sony RX100 VA
 Canon EOS 750dSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 750d Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2018-07-13
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 19 315
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $749 $998