Sony RX100 IV vs Canon EOS M5

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Sony RX100 IV vs Canon EOS M5

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 IV Review.
How does it shoot? Sony RX100 IV in the real world.
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Compare Sony RX100 IV image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony RX100 IV conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon EOS M5 in the real world.
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Differences

Sony RX100 IV advantages over Canon EOS M5

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
41 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
16.0 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
28 vs 18 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Sony RX100 IV

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark RX100 IV test data on DxO Mark

1,262 vs 562 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher-res screen
540k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Vastly improved burst speeds with deep buffer; Great performance with very fast autofocus; Very high resolution gives lots of detail in good light; High ISO noise levels much better than most pocket camera rivals; High-quality 4K video with uncompressed HDMI out; Super-fast High Frame Rate video; Same great pocket-friendly design.
Pricey for a compact camera; JPEGs can look over-processed at higher ISOs; Lens doesn't offer as much telephoto reach; Battery life not as good as predecessor; 24-70mm-equivalent lens can feel limiting.
Read our Sony RX100 IV Review

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
High ISO image quality and dynamic range aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Native EF-M lens selection is still limited; Below average battery life.
Read our Canon EOS M5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 III

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoot 4K video

$748
1 inch

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX100 III

Canon EOS M5

Sony RX100 III

$679
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$748
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 V

$898
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

$998
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX100 V

Canon EOS M5

Sony RX100 V

$679
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Sony RX100 V

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Sony RX100 IV

Canon EOS M50

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

$679
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony RX100 IV

Fujifilm X-T100

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-T100

$679
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony RX100 VA

Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 VA

$898
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

$998
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Newer

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX100 VA

Canon EOS M5

Sony RX100 VA

$679
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Sony RX100 VA

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