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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MIII
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1").

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The G7 X MII was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G7 X MII matches up against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 G7 X MII RX100 VA 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 RX100 VA G7 X MII 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2016More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

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

 G7 X MII RX100 VA 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII features exterior 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 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G7 X MII against the RX100 VA.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older G7 X MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography factors
65
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MII
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
low battery life (265 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MII
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
80
features focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (265 shots)
76
lighter than competition (299g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (265 shots)
66
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
80
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone support
81
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 VA
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2018-07-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $699 $998