Ok a bit tongue in cheek, but honestly most of what Nikon and Canon claim their top line are capable of, on paper this little Sony has a tilt at them.
Yes I know the difference, but a skilled 1D X D5 photographer would most likely still come away with the goods if they were using this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ZSD-zj73A#t=76
Of course there are differences but not all of them in favour of the big machines.
Hi Kevin,
Specs only tell so much, and rarely the whole story (remember shutter vibration issues, lossy compressed Raws, etc.?). The 1Dx (Mark II) and D5 are built to stand some abuse (either from weather/environmental conditions or from handling), and they/their predecessors have a track record and service organization that provides confidence for working Pros. Battery capacities to match the requirements, and excellent lenses.
Of course all new model's features need to be first seen in action before we can judge, but with any Sony I get the feeling that, while interesting new technology, Sony tends to almost abandon/supersede it as rapidly as they introduce it, because they need to introduce something new to keep the upgrade cash-flow going. For Canon and Nikon, they are in it for the long haul, which is reflected by the price of entry, but also the durability and the eagerness of other companies to develop accessories that augment a system.
Cheers,
Bart