Sony RX100 VII Vs Canon G5 X MII Comparison - Camera Decision
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Here we are comparing RX100 VII and G5 X MII, two Compact cameras from Sony and Canon. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is a Large Sensor Compact class camera and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a Large sensor compact class camera.
Sony RX100 VII was introduced to the market in July 2019 and Canon G5 X MII was launched in July 2019. There is only 1 months difference between RX100 VII and G5 X MII so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.
This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Sony RX100 VII is ranked #5 out of 72 Large Sensor Compact cameras with an overall score of 69 whereas Canon G5 X MII is ranked #6 out of 72 Large sensor compact cameras with an overall score of 66.Here is a brief look at the main features of the Sony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII before getting into our more detailed comparison.
Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2019-07-25
- 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64)
- 24-200 mm F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 20.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 960fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 302g. 102 x 58 x 43 mm
- Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Compare
Canon G5 X MII Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2019-07-09
- 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
- 24-120 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 30.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- Built-in Wireless
- 340g. 111 x 61 x 46 mm
- Replaced Canon PowerShot G5 X Compare
Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Sony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.
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| Max Elect. Shutter | 1/32000s vs 1/25600s | faster electronic shutter |
| Battery Life | 260 shots vs 230 shots | 30 more frames with a single charge |
| Weight | 302 g vs 340 g | 38 g lighter |
| Microphone Port | Yes vs No | High quality audio recording option |
| Focal Length - Tele | 200mm vs 120mm | 80 mm longer tele reach |
| Optical Zoom | 8.3x vs 5.0x | more flexible focal coverage |
| NFC Connection | Yes vs No | Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices |
| Animal Eye AF Tracking | Yes vs No | Easily lock and track focus on animals |
| Eye Tracking Focus | Yes vs No | Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject |
CHECK RX100 VII PRICE | LCD Resolution | 1.040k dots vs 921k dots | 12% higher resolution screen |
| Continuous Shooting | 30.0fps vs 20.0fps | 10 fps faster |
| Max Aperture - Wide | 1.80 vs 2.80 | faster lens at wide |
| Max Aperture - Tele | 2.80 vs 4.50 | faster lens at tele |
| Flash Coverage | 7.5m vs 5.9m | 1.6m longer range |
| Built-in ND Filter | 3.0-stops vs No | Use larger aperture under strong light |
CHECK G5 X MII PRICE | Stacked Sensor | Yes vs Yes | High sensor read out speed and less rolling shutter |
| Wireless Connection | Yes vs Yes | Better connectivity |
| Bluetooth Connection | Yes vs Yes | Connect to other devices via Bluetooth |
| Image Stabilization | Optical vs Optical | Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures |
| Adjustable LCD Screen | Tilting vs Tilting | Flexible shooting positions |
| Built-in Flash | Yes vs Yes | Useful in low-light |
| Touch Screen | Yes vs Yes | Easy control of camera functions |
| Viewfinder | Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) | Better framing and control |
| RAW Support | Yes vs Yes | Better image quality |
| Face Detection Focus | Yes vs Yes | very handy for portraits |
| Max Resolution | 20 MP vs 20 MP | Bigger prints and more details |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 921k dots vs 1.040k dots | High resolution screens |
| Manual Focusing | Yes vs Yes | both have manual focusing modes |
| Manual Exposure | Yes vs Yes | better exposure control |
| Timelapse Recording | Yes vs Yes | creative shooting |
| Focal Length - Wide | 24mm vs 24mm | Very good wide angle coverage |
| AE Bracketing | Yes vs Yes | Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR |
| Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD | Yes vs Yes | Rotate LCD for taking Selfies |
| Smartphone Remote | Yes vs Yes | Remote control your camera with a smartphone |
| UHS Card Support | UHS-I vs UHS-I | Read/Write in High Speeds |
| Webcam Function | Yes vs Yes | Use your camera as a Webcam |
| External Flash Shoe | No vs No | Not suitable for flash photography |
| Environmental Sealing | No vs No | not suitable for tough conditions |
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 Sony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX100 VII has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69″) and weighs 302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz) (including batteries). Canon G5 X MII has external dimensions of 111 x 61 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.81″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony RX100 VII and the Canon G5 X MII. Sony RX100 VII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Canon G5 X MII.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony RX100 VII is 38g lighter than the Canon G5 X MII but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weight ComparisonCompact Cameras
RX100 VII G5 X MII Min Average Max Thickness ComparisonCompact Cameras
RX100 VII G5 X MII Min Average Max Weather SealingUnfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII nor Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II 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 FeaturesSony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.Both Sony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII have 1″ sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the RX100 VII and G5 X MII sensor size comparison.
Sony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sony RX100 VII features a 24-200 mm F2.8-4.5 8.3x zoom lens whereas Canon G5 X MII features a 24-120 mm F1.8-2.8 5x zoom lens.
Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Canon G5 X MII is faster than Sony RX100 VII at this focal length. On the tele end, Sony RX100 VII has 80mm longer reach than the Canon G5 X MII. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon G5 X MII is faster at tele end.
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RX100 VII G5 X MII Fastest - Panasonic LX10 Average In this section, we rank and compare Sony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII 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.Sony RX100 VII for Portrait Photography
AVERAGECanon G5 X MII for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode No External Flash Shoe Read the details Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode No External Flash Shoe Read the detailsSony RX100 VII for Street Photography
EXCELLENTCanon G5 X MII for Street Photography
EXCELLENT Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Tilting LCD Screen Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80 24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor Read the details Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability Electronic Built-in Viewfinder 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 Read the detailsSony RX100 VII for Sports Photography
GOODCanon G5 X MII for Sports Photography
GOOD Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps 357 Focus Points Wireless Connection 200 mm Tele Lens Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s No External Flash Shoe Environmental Sealings Poor Battery Life: 260 shots Read the details Image Stabilization RAW shooting capability Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Manual Focus Mode Manual Exposure Mode Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps Wireless Connection Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80 Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s 120 mm Tele Lens No External Flash Shoe Environmental Sealings Focus Points Poor Battery Life: 230 shots Read the detailsSony RX100 VII for Daily Photography
GOODCanon G5 X MII for Daily Photography
GOOD RAW shooting capability 8.3X Optical Zoom Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor 302g Body Thickness 43mm Read the details RAW shooting capability Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor 5.0X Optical Zoom 340g Body Thickness 46mm Read the detailsSony RX100 VII for Landscape Photography
AVERAGECanon G5 X MII 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 Read the details 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 Read the detailsYou may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Sony RX100 VII and the Canon G5 X MII, below you'll find their scores across 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 Sony RX100 VII and Canon G5 X MII scores compare:
Sony RX100 VII Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #4 out of 70 in Large sensor compact camerasRanked #90 out of 1333 in all Cameras Canon G5 X MII Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #6 out of 70 in Large sensor compact camerasRanked #112 out of 1333 in all CamerasSony RX100 VII has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G5 X MII. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that RX100 VII trails behind the G5 X MII: Imaging. If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Canon G5 X MII. If not, we recommend the Sony RX100 VII.
Sony RX100 VII
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| General | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Announced | 2019-07-25 | 2019-07-09 |
| Body Type | Large sensor compact | Large sensor compact | Sensor |
| Type | Stacked BSI-CMOS | Stacked BSI-CMOS |
| Size | 1″ | 1″ |
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Area | 116.16mm2 | 116.16mm2 |
| Megapixels | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Max Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity | 12,800 ISO | 12,800 ISO |
| Max Boosted Light Sensitivity | - | 25600 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity | 125 ISO | 125 ISO |
| Min Boosted Light Sensitivity | 64 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 | 357 | n/a | Lens |
| Manual Focus | ||
| Lens Mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range | 24-200 mm (8.3x) | 24-120 mm (5x) |
| Max Aperture | F2.8-4.5 | F1.8-2.8 |
| Macro Focus Range | 8cm | 5cm | Screen |
| Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Size | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Resolution | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Touch Screen | Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.59x | n/a | Photography Features |
| Max Mechanical Shutter | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Max Electronic Shutter | 1/32000s | 1/25600s |
| Shutter Priority | ||
| Aperture Priority | ||
| Manual Exposure Mode | ||
| Custom White Balance | ||
| Built-in Image Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.50 m |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/2000s | n/a |
| External Flash | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 20.0 fps | 30.0 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 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port | ||
| Headphone Port | Connectivity | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| HDMI | Physical | |
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Weight | 302g | 340g |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm | 111 x 61 x 46mm |
| Battery Life | 260 shots | 230 shots | Other Features |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| GPS | None | None | DxO Sensor Scores |
| DxO Overall Score | 63 | not tested |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.8 | not tested |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.4 | not tested |
| DxO Low Light ISO | 418 | not tested |
| Report a correction | Report a correction |
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