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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Released September 2014
  • New Model is Canon G7 X MII
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony RX100 II

 G7 X RX100 II 
RevealedSeptember 2014June 2013More recent by 15 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Canon G7 X

 RX100 II G7 X 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 II

 G7 X RX100 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography features
63
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
70
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (304 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography information
Sony RX100 II Sports photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Travel photography highlights
80
lighter than competition (304 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
80
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
69
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
74
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
80
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (304 grams)
missing mic support
37
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 II
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2013-06-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 40s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 pounds) 281 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light rating 556 483
Other
Battery life 210 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording 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 $598