Canon EOS 5DS R vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 5DS RCyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      MSRP$3899/£3199/€4249 (body only)$499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57925184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3,648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1728, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1920 x 1920, 5184 x 2920, 3648 x 2056, 920 x 1080, 7152 x 1080, 4912 x 1920, 11520 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, Twilight
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points619
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points410
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Lens MountCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.3
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x8.1x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 10 Frames
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
      Flash Range8.50 m ISO Auto
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalWireless
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      DxO Low Light ISO2308
      DxO Color Depth24.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score86
      Video Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480p @ 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.25 x 5.9"7.45 x 5.9 x 5.7"
      Package Weight3.765 lb2.155 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Battery PackLP-E6NP-BX1
      Battery Life700 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS 5DS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secsYes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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