Canon G7 X MII vs Sony a5100

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Sony a5100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the G7 X MII (1") and a5100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was released 19 months later than the a5100 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X MII grades vs the a5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X MII vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X MII and the a5100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and a5100.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MII will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.