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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon G7 X
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MIII
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The G7 X MII was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G7 X MII matches up vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 G7 X MII RX100 VI 

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

 RX100 VI G7 X MII 
LaunchedJune 2018February 2016Fresher by 27 months
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

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

 G7 X MII RX100 VI 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII provides physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MII against the RX100 VI.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and RX100 VI.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older G7 X MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MII
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
66
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MII
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
terrible battery (265 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography info
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography info
80
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (265 shots)
77
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (265 CIPA)
65
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
80
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic jack
77
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic support
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 VI
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2018-06-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319g (0.70 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $1,198