Canon EOS 70D vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 70D and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV, 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 70D was introduced in October 2013 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV was introduced in September 2017. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 70D over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV over Canon EOS 70D.

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.

Screen

Canon EOS 70D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 1,440k dot resolutions respectively. Canon EOS 70D has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Canon EOS 70D has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. Canon EOS 70D has 98% coverage with 0.95x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has 100% coverage (0.7x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Canon EOS 70D features a 20.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.5 x 15 mm and a total area of 337.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch Stacked CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 77.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has Stacked CMOS sensor. The key feature of such sensor is its three-dimensional structure, which consists of multiple layers of semiconductor material and circuitry stacked on top of each other. This allows the sensor to have dedicated layers for image capture and signal processing. This separation allows for faster data readout, reducing rolling shutter effects and enabling high-speed shooting and video recording. It is also more power-efficient.

Canon EOS 70D is equipped with DIGIC 5+ processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3468x2432, 2736x1824, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4864x3648, 3248x2432, 2432x1824, 1696x1280, 640x480,5472x3072, 3468x2048, 2736x1536, 1920x1080, 720x408, 3648x3648, 2432x2432, 1824x1824, 1280x1280, 480x480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4864 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2592, 3648 x 2056, 2544 x 2544, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2720 x 1528, 1920 x 1920, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS 70D it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 70D has a Mini HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon EOS 70D comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 920 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS 70D has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 70D, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. Canon EOS 70D can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV can shoot continuously up to 24.0 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS 70D has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 19 (19 cross-type) focusing points and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has 315 focusing points. Canon EOS 70D has detection range from -0.5 to +18 EV.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Canon EOS 70D and 10.80 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Canon EOS 70D and via Shoe Mount to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS 70D and 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV.

Canon EOS 70D body has dimensions of 139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV body has dimensions of 133 x 94 x 145 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.71"). Canon EOS 70D weighs 755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV weighs 1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.62 oz).

Canon EOS 70D

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV

139 mm

104 mm

133 mm

94 mm

104 mm

94 mm

79 mm

145 mm