Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G1 X II versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G1 X II was introduced 6 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G1 X II grades against the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II features outside dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon G1 X II versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 X II compared to the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and RX100 VII is 76 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will produce extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older G1 X II will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.