Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
- Announced February 2016
- Previous Model is Canon G7 X
- Updated by Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Replaced the Sony RX1R
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G7 X MII was launched 5 months after the RX1R II and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G7 X MII matches up against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sony RX1R II
| G7 X MII | RX1R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Canon G7 X MII
| RX1R II | G7 X MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1R II
| G7 X MII | RX1R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | October 2015 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII has outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII and the RX1R II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.
Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and RX1R II.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2015-10-13 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 7 | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 31 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 14cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 319 grams (0.70 lb) | 507 grams (1.12 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 97 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3204 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 265 images | 220 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-13L | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $699 | $3,300 |
