Canon G7 X vs Sony RX1

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon G7 X versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the G7 X (1") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was introduced 20 months later than the RX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 X scores against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X against the RX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and RX1.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent G7 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.