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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched September 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G5 X MII
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon G5 X and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively similar but the G5 X (1") and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X was released 2 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G5 X matches up against the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sony RX1

 G5 X RX1 
RevealedSeptember 2015February 2013More recent by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Canon G5 X

 RX1 G5 X 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sony RX1

 G5 X RX1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G5 X versus the RX1.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and RX1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and RX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 X featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer G5 X should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography information
Sony RX1 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X
Sports photography with Sony RX1
54
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
78
provides touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (210 CIPA)
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (210 shots)
65
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging information
Sony RX1 Vlogging information
79
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Sony RX1
 Canon PowerShot G5 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-09-11 2013-02-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 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
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 93
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 14.3
DXO Low light score 471 2534
Other
Battery life 210 photos 270 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $799 $2,798