Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X was introduced 15 months later than the RX100 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G7 X grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G7 X has got outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X and the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and RX100 II is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and RX100 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern G7 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.