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Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced March 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon G1 X II
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
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Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G1 X and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and RX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X was brought out 10 months earlier than the RX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the G1 X scores versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Sony RX1

 G1 X RX1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Canon G1 X

 RX1 G1 X 
ReleasedFebruary 2013March 2012More recent by 10 months
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Sony RX1

 G1 X RX1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G1 X vs the RX1.

Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and RX1 is 75 and 79 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and RX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G1 X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X Street photography info
Sony RX1 Street photography info
72
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
supports RAW formats
heavier than others in class (534g)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X
Sports photography with Sony RX1
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
heavier than others in class (534 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (270 per charge)
more heavy than average (482 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
60
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X Vlogging factors
Sony RX1 Vlogging factors
65
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (534g)
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (482g)
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Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Sony RX1
 Canon PowerShot G1 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-03-29 2013-02-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" Full frame
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Crop factor 1.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 534 gr (1.18 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 93
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 14.3
DXO Low light rating 644 2534
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $649 $2,798