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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI 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 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VII
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G7 X versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The G7 X was introduced 4 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X scores vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony RX100 VI

 G7 X RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Canon G7 X

 RX100 VI G7 X 
IntroducedJune 2018September 2014Fresher by 45 months
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 VI

 G7 X RX100 VI 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X features exterior dimensions 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 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 X versus the RX100 VI.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older G7 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography features
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
66
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (304 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography advice
80
lighter than others (304 grams)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
77
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
65
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
81
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (304g)
missing external microphone socket
77
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (301g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 VI
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2018-06-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 20MP 20MP
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 125 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 40s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $490 $1,198