Canon G7 X vs Sony RX1R

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively close but the G7 X (1") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was brought out 15 months after the RX1R which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the G7 X scores versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G7 X offers external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G7 X against the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and RX1R.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger G7 X will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.