Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 II

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The G5 X MII was launched 6 years later than the RX100 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G5 X MII scores vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G5 X MII Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 X MII and the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher G5 X MII should have an advantage in sensor technology.