Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony RX1R
| G5 X MII | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2019 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 74 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | 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 resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony RX1R
| G5 X MII | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II | Sony 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 |