Canon EOS 5DS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 5DS and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 5DS was introduced in February 2015 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 5DS Highlights

      • 50.6 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 61 Focus Points (61 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Highlights

      • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS 5DS
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 5DS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.6 Megapixel
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 87
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 91
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      •   Price
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

      Advantage of Canon EOS 5DS

      Canon 5DS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 5DS over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

      Canon EOS 5DS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
      Higher Sensor Resolution 50.6 Megapixel vs 24.3 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 8688 x 5792 vs 6000 x 4000
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 61 vs 25
      More Cross-type Focus Points 41 vs 0
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Longer Battery Life 700 shots vs 270 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS 5DS.

      Canon 5D III
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      Full Frame

      22.3 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5D
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      Full Frame

      13.3 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Canon 5D IV
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      Full Frame

      30.4 MP

      Canon 5D II
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Nikon A
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      Sony RX1R
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R over Canon EOS 5DS.

      Canon EOS 5DS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
      Cheaper $3699/£2999/€3999 (body only) vs $2,800/€3,100/£2,600
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 25,600
      Higher Boosted ISO 12,800 vs 102,400
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 1,229k dot
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 2381 vs 2537
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.7 vs 25.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.4 vs 13.6
      Higher DxO Overall Score 87 vs 91
      Lighter 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) vs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

      Sony RX1R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Sony RX1
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Olympus SP-600UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
        Video Capture
        Large SensorFull FrameFull Frame
        Face Detection
        High DxO Overall Score8791
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 5DS has a 3.2" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has a 3.0" screen with 1,229k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5DS has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.71x magnification.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic and optical viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5DS features a 50.6 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 571.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 5DS is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 8688 x 5792 resolution. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS 5DS it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 5DS has a Mini HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 5DS comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 700 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 5DS has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 5DS, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5DS has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 61 (41 cross-type) focusing points and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has 25 focusing points. Canon EOS 5DS has detection range from -2 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS 5DS ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 5DS and ±3 range on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 5DS and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.


      Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Canon EOS 5DS has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS 5DS and 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 5DS body has dimensions of 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R body has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76"). Canon EOS 5DS weighs 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R weighs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz).

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      152 mm

      116 mm

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      113 mm

      65 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 5DS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      Canon EOS 5DS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      77
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      74
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      79
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 5DS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and give them scores of 73 and 66 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      66

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 87
      GOOD
      81
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 91

      Photo

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      83
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      77
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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