Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G7 X MII was unveiled 2 years later than the RX100 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the G7 X MII scores versus the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII offers external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X MII vs the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and RX100 II is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and RX100 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer G7 X MII is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.