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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon G7 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MIII
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The G7 X MII was brought out 4 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G7 X MII matches up versus the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 G7 X MII RX100 VII 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

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

 RX100 VII G7 X MII 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2016More modern by 41 months

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

 G7 X MII RX100 VII 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII versus the RX100 VII.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and RX100 VII is 88 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and RX100 VII.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged G7 X MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MII
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
67
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
features touch focus
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MII
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
59
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
bad battery power (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
80
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
bad battery life (260 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MII
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
80
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone support
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (302g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 VII
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2019-07-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 gr (0.70 pounds) 302 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $699 $1,298