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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(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
Sony RX1R II
(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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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Overview

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.

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The 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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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 resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1R II

 G7 X MII RX1R II 
IntroducedFebruary 2016October 2015Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
73
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R II Sports photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
low battery power (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
63
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MII
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
79
has touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (265 shots)
59
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (265 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R II Vlogging advice
80
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1R II
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISony 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