| General | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | PowerShot SD940 IS |
| MSRP | $2,800/€3,100/£2,600 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Advanced Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 24.7 Megapixel | 12.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.3 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 80 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 2640 x 1760, 2640 x 1488 | 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Face Detection | Multi-area Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 35 mm | 28 - 112 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 1x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.0 - 22.0 | f/2.8 - 5.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 25 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.70" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Shutter | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1500 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 0.8 fps |
| Flash | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Slow Sync | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Wireless |
| Exposure | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 |
| Exposure Bracketing | 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments |
| DXO | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 2534 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.3 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 93 |
| Video | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76") | 89 x 55 x 20 mm (3.5 x 2.17 x 0.79") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz) | 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.9 x 6.2 x 5.7" | |
| Package Weight | 2.3 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-BX1 | NB-4L |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Other | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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