Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G1 X II grades versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II offers outer measurements 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 RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X II versus the RX100 VA.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and RX100 VA is 76 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will provide greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older G1 X II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.