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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Renewed by Canon G7 X MII
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 II
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X was introduced 2 years after the RX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G7 X matches up vs the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony RX100

 G7 X RX100 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Canon G7 X

 RX100 G7 X 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony RX100

 G7 X RX100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X against the RX100.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and RX100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and RX100.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent G7 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 Portrait photography factors
64
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
64
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (240g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 Sports photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
low battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Sony RX100
80
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (210 per charge)
79
lighter than others (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
69
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (210 shots)
74
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X
Vlogging with Sony RX100
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
doesn't have microphone port
38
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (240g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sony RX100
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2012-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 304 grams (0.67 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 556 390
Other
Battery life 210 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $490 $448