Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we are reviewing the Canon G5 X MII versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The G5 X MII was announced 5 years after the RX100 III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G5 X MII scores versus the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X MII versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G5 X MII vs the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent G5 X MII should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.