Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look closer at the Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X was revealed 5 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G7 X matches up against the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X and the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and RX100 VII is 88 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older G7 X is going to be behind in sensor innovation.