Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon G1 X II versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X II was manufactured 12 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G1 X II grades against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X II versus Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X II versus the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and RX1 is 76 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and RX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will offer you more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern G1 X II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.