Sony HX10V vs Canon 5DS Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 864.0mm²
50.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Detailed specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Canon EOS 5DS

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General
Model Number:	HX10V	5DS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$329.99	$3699.00
Street Price:	$374.94	$1,299.00
Date Available:	2012-03-15	2015-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.3 oz (234 g) includes batteries	33.4 oz (946 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.1 x 2.4 x 1.3 in. (105 x 60 x 34 mm)	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (152 x 116 x 76 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.2	50.6
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	35mm
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.26 microns	4.14 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		87
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		24.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		2,381
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9)	8688 x 5792 (50.3 MP, 3:2), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 4320 (28.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 8688 x 4888 (42.5 MP, 16:9), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5760 x 3240 (18.7 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 7712 x 5792 (44.7 MP, 4:3), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 5120 x 3480 (17.8 MP, Other), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 1712 x 1280 (2.2 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5792 x 5792 (33.5 MP, 1:1), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 3840 x 3840 (14.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPF	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	4.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i(FX)) 1920x1080 (60i(FH)) 1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Canon EF
Lens:	Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 384mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.3 - 68.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	16.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 (W) - f/5.9 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 244x Smart Zoom	1.3x and 1.6x crop modes
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking	Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6; iTR AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.71x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	1,044,000 dots (348,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:		Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		6400
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800	Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 12800 (H1)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1600 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot	150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle), Panorama (Intelligent Sweep Panorama)	n/a
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 5.3m (W) / Approx. 1.2 - 2.9m (T)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:		1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe, PC Sync
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I/UDMA compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2
Movie File Format:	AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes
Included Memory:	19.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional Wired or Wireless
Connections (extended):	Micro USB, Mini HDMI (Type C)	Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, PC-Sync Terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	4.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10	28
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		4.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		15
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		4.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		11
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.27 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):		0.092 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.189 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.057 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:		0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots	220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		700 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BG1/NP-FG1	Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion Rechargeable or optional battery grip
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:		Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options, Built-in GPS. Available in white, silver, black or red.	New 50.6-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, EOS iTR AF, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering, "Fine Detail" Picture Style, 30.5MP 1.3x crop mode and 19.6MP 1.6x crop mode, Full HD 30p video.