Canon EOS R100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS R100Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      MSRP$480 (body only), $600 (w/18-45mm lens), $830 (w/18-45mm and 55-210mm lenses)$650 EU: €650 UK: £550
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      ProcessorDIGIC 8Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1944
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, C-RAW, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: 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 R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      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
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points143315
      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 R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Lens MountCanon RF
      Crop Factor1.6x
      Focal Length8.8 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyWhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/4000 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)6.5 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting6.5 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 6.5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 6 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 24 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 233 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fire
      Off
      E-TTL II flash metering (Evaluative (Face Priority) / Evaluative / Average)
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      Exposure LockAutomatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus.
      Manual AE lock
      By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode.
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh.
      Enabled in all metering modes
      Video Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MPEG-4 AVC 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      AVCHD/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 FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p/25p
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p
      SD: 576p50, 480p59.94
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera BodyNo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Input/Output1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via Smartphone, via BR-E1 remote controller)
      Environmental Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 7.9 x 6.2"6.5 x 4.5 x 3"
      Package Weight1.62 lb1.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Battery PackLP-E17NP-BX1
      Battery Life370 shots220 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS R100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Self Timer
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountConventional accessory shoe
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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