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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X
  • Newer Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The G7 X MII was revealed 7 months prior to the RX100 V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G7 X MII scores against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sony RX100 V

 G7 X MII RX100 V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Canon G7 X MII

 RX100 V G7 X MII 
IntroducedOctober 2016February 2016Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 V

 G7 X MII RX100 V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the G7 X MII and the RX100 V.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged G7 X MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
66
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MII
Street photography with Sony RX100 V
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography features
Sony RX100 V Sports photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
bad battery (265 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography info
Sony RX100 V Travel photography info
80
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (265 shots)
80
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (265 shots)
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging features
Sony RX100 V Vlogging features
80
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone socket
81
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
no external mic port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 V
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2016-10-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 gr (0.70 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 265 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $699 $998