Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.