Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA
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55 Features
76 Overall
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![Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II/Canon-G5-X-MII-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)/Sony-RX100-VA-front.jpg)
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony RX100 VA
G5 X MII | RX100 VA | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | ![]() | July 2018 | Newer by 13 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Canon G5 X MII
RX100 VA | G5 X MII | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX100 VA
G5 X MII | RX100 VA | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G5-X-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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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 |