Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX100

Lets look more closely at the Canon G1 X II versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was launched 18 months after the RX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G1 X II scores against the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X II versus Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X II and the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and RX100 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and RX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern G1 X II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.