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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Canon G5 X
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The G5 X MII was launched 13 months after the RX100 VA making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G5 X MII grades versus the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony RX100 VA

 G5 X MII RX100 VA 
AnnouncedJuly 2019July 2018Newer by 13 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Canon G5 X MII

 RX100 VA G5 X MII 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX100 VA

 G5 X MII RX100 VA 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII has physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G5 X MII against the RX100 VA.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent G5 X MII provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
66
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography information
Sony RX100 VA Street photography information
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography information
64
quiet shooting (1/25,600s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
80
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (230 shots)
76
lighter than competition (299g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X MII
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (230 shots)
66
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
80
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external microphone port
81
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
no external microphone support
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX100 VA
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2018-07-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $998