Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we will be looking at the Canon G1 X versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and RX100 II (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was unveiled 15 months earlier than the RX100 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G1 X matches up versus the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G1 X offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X versus Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X against the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and RX100 II is 75 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and RX100 II.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G1 X will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.