Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and RX1R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was released 4 years prior to the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G1 X scores against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has outer dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G1 X versus the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and RX1R II is 75 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and RX1R II.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.