Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G5 X MII was announced 4 years after the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G5 X MII matches up versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII features outer dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G5 X MII and the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and RX100 IV is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and RX100 IV.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer G5 X MII should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.