Canon EOS 70D vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 70D 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 70D was introduced in October 2013 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R was introduced in June 2013. 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-RX1R.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R 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-RX1R have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 1,229k 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-RX1R has a Fixed screen Canon EOS 70D also features 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) viewfinder. It has a 98% coverage and 0.95x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic and optical viewfinder can be attached.

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-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.

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-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 70D it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS 70D

Canon EOS 70D has a built-in Wi-Fi 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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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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 70D has a Mini HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has a Mini 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-RX1R comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS 70D has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R 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 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. Canon EOS 70D can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS 70D has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 19 (19 cross-type) focusing points and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R has 25 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 6.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. 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-RX1R. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS 70D and 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R.

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-RX1R body has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76"). Canon EOS 70D weighs 755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R weighs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz).

Canon EOS 70D

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

139 mm

104 mm

113 mm

65 mm

104 mm

65 mm

79 mm

70 mm