Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 VII

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon G5 X versus Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.