Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX100 IV

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon G1 X II and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and RX100 IV (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X II was unveiled 16 months earlier than the RX100 IV making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G1 X II grades against the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X II and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X II vs the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and RX100 IV is 76 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and RX100 IV.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will offer more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.