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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1 Comparison

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the G7 X MII and the RX1, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Canon and Sony. Canon G7 X MII was introduced to the market in February 2016 and Sony RX1 was launched in February 2013. As you can see, RX1 is 3 years older than G7 X MII. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G7 X MII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-18
  • 20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 8.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 319g. 106 x 61 x 42 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Compare

Sony RX1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-02-19
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 482g. 113 x 65 x 70 mm

Canon G7 X MII was replaced by Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Number of Focus Points
31 vs 25 6 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
8.0fps vs 5.0fps 3 fps faster
Weight
319 g vs 482 g 163 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 35mm 11 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
100mm vs 35mm 65 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
4.2x vs 1x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.00 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 6.0m 1m longer range
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.229k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
270 shots vs 265 shots 5 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Tele
2.00 vs 2.80 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
35.50µm2 vs 5.82µm2 509% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 2.00 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65″) and weighs 319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX1 has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76″) and weighs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and the Sony RX1. Canon G7 X MII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 28mm thinner than Sony RX1.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1.
Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G7 X MII is significantly lighter (163g ) than the Sony RX1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
RX1
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
RX1
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Canon G7 X MII features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Sony RX1 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to G7 X MII.


Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1: Sensor Comparison

Canon G7 X MII has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Sony RX1 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the G7 X MII and RX1 sensor size comparison.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX1 has a 7.3x Larger sensor area than Canon G7 X MII. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G7 X MII features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens whereas Sony RX1 features a 35 mm F2.0-22.0 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Canon G7 X MII's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Sony RX1's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, RX1's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Canon G7 X MII has 65mm longer reach than the Sony RX1. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Sony RX1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MII
RX1
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
RX1
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
RX1
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
RX1
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G7 X MII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX1 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G7 X MII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony RX1 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Canon G7 X MII for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony RX1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 265 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
25 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
35 mm Tele Lens
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Canon G7 X MII for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX1 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
319g
Body Thickness 42mm
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
482g
Body Thickness 70mm
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Canon G7 X MII for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX1 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX1 scores compare:

Canon G7 X MII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #32 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #286 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Sony RX1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #15 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #214 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Sony RX1 scores higher than the Canon G7 X MII in Overall. It has better image quality and better value than Canon G7 X MII. On the other hand, the Canon G7 X MII is more portable and has more features than Sony RX1.
If image quality is very important for you and you want to get the most bang for your bucks, choose the Sony RX1.
If you are looking for a small camera where you can take everywhere with you, and having more features are also important, Canon G7 X MII is the right choice for you.

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Sony RX1 vs Canon G7 X MII Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2016-02-18 2013-02-19
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1' Full frame
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 852.04mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 31 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2x) 35 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F1.8-2.8 F2.0-22.0
Macro Focus Range 5cm n/a
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/4000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 319g 482g
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm 113 x 65 x 70mm
Battery Life 265 shots 270 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 93
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2534
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