Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G7 X versus Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X was released 4 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the G7 X matches up against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X features physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X compared to the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and RX100 VA.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged G7 X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.