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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replaced the Canon G5 X
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very close but the G5 X MII (1") and RX1R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X MII was announced 6 years after the RX1R which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the G5 X MII matches up versus the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony RX1R

 G5 X MII RX1R 
ReleasedJuly 2019June 2013Newer by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Canon G5 X MII

 RX1R G5 X MII 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX1R

 G5 X MII RX1R 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X MII offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the RX1R.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and RX1R is 86 and 79 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and RX1R.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X MII using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G5 X MII is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
82
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R Sports photography highlights
65
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
low battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography details
Sony RX1R Travel photography details
80
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (230 CIPA)
62
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X MII
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (230 shots)
66
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
80
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX1R
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-09 2013-06-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 230 photos 270 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $2,798