Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 VA
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Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
- Updated by Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released July 2018
Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon G1 X versus Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G1 X was brought out 7 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G1 X grades vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Sony RX100 VA
G1 X | RX100 VA | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Canon G1 X
RX100 VA | G1 X | |||
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Released | July 2018 | March 2012 | More recent by 76 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Sony RX100 VA
G1 X | RX100 VA | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Canon G1 X versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 X compared to the RX100 VA.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and RX100 VA is 75 and 89 respectively.
Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and RX100 VA.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-03-29 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1.5" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 18.7 x 14mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 261.8mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 20cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 534 grams (1.18 lbs) | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 644 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $649 | $998 |