Canon G5X Mark II Vs Sony RX100 VII - Imaging Resource

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• Overview
• Specifications
• Image Quality

• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Canon G5X Mark II Review.

• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.1 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 VII Review.
• See real-world photos taken with the RX100 VII.

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Differences

Canon G5X Mark II advantages over Sony RX100 VII

• Less expensive $899 vs $1298 Save money for lenses or accessories
• Larger lens aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8 Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
• Longer video battery life 55 vs 40 minutes Capture more video
• Integrated ND filter Yes vs No Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• Faster RAW shooting 30.0 fps vs 20.0 fps Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Sony RX100 VII advantages over Canon G5X Mark II

• Slower slow-motion 1000 fps vs 120 fps Supports slower slow-mo
• NFC Yes vs No Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• More telephoto lens reach 200 mm vs 120 mm Capture objects farther away
• On-sensor phase detect Yes vs No Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• External Mic Jack Jack vs No jack Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Shoots 24p video Yes vs No Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Similarities

Common Strengths

• Focus peaking Both provide Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• Eye-level viewfinder Both provide You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• In-Camera Image Stabilization Both provide Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Shoot 4K video Both provide Make sure you have a fast computer
• Touchscreen Both provide Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• In-camera panoramas Both provide Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Tiltable Screen Both provide Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
• RAW file ability Both provide Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
• Built-in Wi-Fi Both provide Share your photos wirelessly
• Built-in Bluetooth Both provide Always-on wireless connectivity
• Internal flash Both provide Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• Manual focus Both provide AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
• HDMI out Both provide Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
• Bulb shutter Both provide Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
• Slow-motion videos Both provide Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

• Tilt-swivel screen Neither provide Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Built-in GPS Neither provide Geotag your photos
• Hot shoe Neither provide Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Headphone jack Neither provide Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

• We haven’t reviewed the Canon G5X Mark II.
• Read our Canon G5X Mark II Initial Test

• We haven’t reviewed the Sony RX100 VII.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon G5X

Canon G5X Mark II Canon G5X

• $899
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

• $700
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon G5X Mark II vs Canon G5X

Sony RX100 VII Canon G5X

• $1298
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

• $700
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Canon G5X

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Canon G5X Mark II Panasonic ZS100

• $899
• 1 inch

• Larger lens aperture
• Tiltable Screen

• $498
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• More telephoto lens reach

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Sony RX100 VII Panasonic ZS100

• $1298
• 1 inch

• Slower slow-motion
• Tiltable Screen

• $498
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G5X Mark II Canon G7X Mark II

• $899
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

• $953
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• NFC

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Sony RX100 VII Canon G7X Mark II

• $1298
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• Shoot 4K video

• $953
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Canon G5X Mark II Sony RX100 VI

• $899
• 1 inch

• Larger lens aperture
• Fast startup

• $949
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Slower slow-motion

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Sony RX100 VII Sony RX100 VI

• $1298
• 1 inch

• External Mic Jack

• $949
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Faster JPEG shooting

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G5X Mark II Canon G7X Mark III

• $899
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• More telephoto lens reach

• $1054
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• External Mic Jack

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Sony RX100 VII Canon G7X Mark III

• $1298
• 1 inch

• Slower slow-motion
• Eye-level viewfinder

• $1054
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Larger lens aperture

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