Canon EOS 5DS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 5DSCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$1200/£1150
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Sensor TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57925472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3648 x 2056, 2720 x 1528), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2544 x 2544, 1920 x 1920)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      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
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points61315
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Lens MountCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length9 - 72 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 200 mm
      Optical Zoom8.3x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance8 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance8 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps24.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 24 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 233 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range5.90 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      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)±5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 (3 frames )
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      DxO Low Light ISO2381
      DxO Color Depth24.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/240/250/480/500/1000 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"6.15 x 4.7 x 3"
      Package Weight3.765 lb1.185 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Battery PackLP-E6NP-BX1
      Battery Life700 shots240 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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