Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV
85 Imaging
52 Features
75 Overall
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89 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
- Released September 2015
- Successor is Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced June 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX100 III
- Successor is Sony RX100 V

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1").

The G5 X was revealed 4 months later than the RX100 IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the G5 X matches up versus the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sony RX100 IV
G5 X | RX100 IV | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Canon G5 X
RX100 IV | G5 X | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sony RX100 IV
G5 X | RX100 IV | |||
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Announced | September 2015 | ![]() | June 2015 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 X vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and RX100 IV is 85 and 89 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and RX100 IV.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G5 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-09-11 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9fps | 16.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 353g (0.78 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 471 | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 280 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $799 | $898 |