Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.