Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The G7 X MII was brought out 9 months after the RX100 IV and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G7 X MII scores versus the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G7 X MII versus the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and RX100 IV is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and RX100 IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern G7 X MII is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.