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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Announced September 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G5 X MII
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G5 X versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The G5 X was announced 4 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G5 X matches up against the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sony RX100 VII

 G5 X RX100 VII 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Canon G5 X

 RX100 VII G5 X 
ReleasedJuly 2019September 2015More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sony RX100 VII

 G5 X RX100 VII 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G5 X comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 X compared to the RX100 VII.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and RX100 VII is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and RX100 VII.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older G5 X will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
67
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Street photography factors
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
slow fps (5.9 frames per second)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Travel photography camera
78
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
not so great battery power (260 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
65
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
79
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
81
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Sony RX100 VII
 Canon PowerShot G5 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-09-11 2019-07-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 302 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 471 418
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $799 $1,298