Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
- Announced July 2019
- Previous Model is Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Canon G5 X MII versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty close but the G5 X MII (1") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.
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Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G5 X MII matches up against the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony RX1
| G5 X MII | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2019 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 78 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Canon G5 X MII
| RX1 | G5 X MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX1
| G5 X MII | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X MII has exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Canon G5 X MII versus Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G5 X MII and the RX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.
Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X MII and RX1.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G5 X MII having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger G5 X MII is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2019-07-09 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/25600 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.50 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) | 482 grams (1.06 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 270 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $900 | $2,798 |
