Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel T5 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, 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 Rebel T5 was introduced in February 2014 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 was introduced in February 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 Highlights

      • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 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 Rebel T5
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      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 Rebel T5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

      PROS

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 93
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      •   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 Rebel T5

      Canon Rebel T5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel T5 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Cheaper $549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens) vs $2,800/€3,100/£2,600
      More Cross-type Focus Points 1 vs 0
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Lighter 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) vs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 500 shots vs 270 shots

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      Canon Rebel T7
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T3i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T4i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T8i
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T1i
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      APS-C

      15.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T6s
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T7i
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T6i
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T3
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T6
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon D5600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Sony RX1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 over Canon EOS Rebel T5.

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Full Frame
      Higher Sensor Resolution 18.0 Megapixel vs 24.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 vs 6000 x 4000
      More Focus Points 9 vs 25
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 1,229k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 724 vs 2534
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.9 vs 25.1
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.3 vs 14.3
      Higher DxO Overall Score 63 vs 93
      Microphone Input vs

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      Sony RX1R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Sony RX1R
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Leica Q3
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 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 Rebel T5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Light480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS Rebel T5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points10
        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
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life500 shots270 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 1,229k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.80x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic and optical viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.8 mm and a total area of 566.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 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 Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS Rebel T5 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a Mini HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 comes with LP-E10 battery pack with battery life of 500 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 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 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T5, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. Canon EOS Rebel T5 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has 25 focusing points. Canon EOS Rebel T5 has detection range from 0 to +18 EV.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.20 m at ISO 100 on Canon EOS Rebel T5 and 6.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Canon EOS Rebel T5 and via Wireless connection to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T5 and 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 body has dimensions of 130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 body has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76"). Canon EOS Rebel T5 weighs 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 weighs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz).

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      130 mm

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      113 mm

      65 mm

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      78 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k 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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      GOOD
      79
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 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 Rebel T5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and give them scores of 61 and 65 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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 93

      Photo

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      GOOD
      81
      •   0 EV Min AF Detection
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 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 Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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