Canon G7 X vs Sony RX1R II

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon G7 X and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G7 X (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X was launched 13 months earlier than the RX1R II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G7 X grades versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X offers exterior measurements 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 RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X and Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G7 X against the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and RX1R II.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged G7 X will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.