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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MII
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony RX100 VII

 G7 X RX100 VII 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Canon G7 X

 RX100 VII G7 X 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2014More recent by 59 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 VII

 G7 X RX100 VII 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
67
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography details
Sony RX100 VII Street photography details
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
80
lighter than competition in class (304g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
69
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging highlights
81
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
doesn't have external microphone support
81
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 VII
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2019-07-25
Body design 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 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
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 -
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" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lbs) 302 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 63
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light rating 556 418
Other
Battery life 210 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $490 $1,298