Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
- 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Canon G1 X
- Updated by Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2013
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Overview
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.
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sony RX1
G1 X II | RX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Canon G1 X II
RX1 | G1 X II | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sony RX1
G1 X II | RX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 size comparison Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and RX1 is 76 and 79 respectively.
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1.5" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 18.7 x 14mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 261.8mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-3.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 553 gr (1.22 lbs) | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 58 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 270 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-12L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $799 | $2,798 |