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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon G7 X
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MIII
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X MII was introduced 3 years after the RX100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G7 X MII matches up against the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sony RX100

 G7 X MII RX100 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2012Newer by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Canon G7 X MII

 RX100 G7 X MII 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100

 G7 X MII RX100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MII against the RX100.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and RX100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and RX100.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer G7 X MII provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 Portrait photography features
64
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
64
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography info
Sony RX100 Sports photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
bad battery (265 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 Travel photography factors
79
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (265 shots)
79
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (265 per charge)
74
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging features
Sony RX100 Vlogging features
80
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone socket
38
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2012-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 gr (0.70 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 265 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $448