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Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(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
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X
  • New Model is Canon G1 X III
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was unveiled 8 months later than the RX1R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G1 X II grades versus the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sony RX1R

 G1 X II RX1R 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013More recent by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Canon G1 X II

 RX1R G1 X II 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sony RX1R

 G1 X II RX1R 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II features external 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) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X II against the RX1R.

Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and RX1R is 76 and 79 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and RX1R.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1R will give you more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher G1 X II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X II
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1.5")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II Street photography info
Sony RX1R Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1.5")
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
more heavy than others in class (553 grams)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography advice
Sony RX1R Sports photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
decent sensor size (1.5")
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
53
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II Travel photography details
Sony RX1R Travel photography details
67
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (553 grams)
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (270 shots)
more heavy than competition (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1.5")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
66
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (553g)
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Sony RX1R
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-06-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" Full frame
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 25
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 1.9 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 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 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 553g (1.22 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Physical 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 score 58 91
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.6
DXO Low light score 581 2537
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $799 $2,798