Canon G7 X MII with Sony RX100 VA Comparison

Canon G7 X MII and Sony RX100 VA Main Features

  • February, 2016
  • July, 2018
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-100 mm (4.2x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 106 x 61 x 42 mm, 319g.
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299g.
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Canon G7 X MII Scores


Imaging score
52
Features score
68
Value for money score
78
Portability score
92
Overall score
64

Sony RX100 VA Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
67
Value for money score
78
Portability score
93
Overall score
64

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) with Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Canon G7 X MII was released in 2016, and Sony RX100 VA in 2018. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot G7 X Mark II 2 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot G7 X Mark II doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, PowerShot G7 X Mark II has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has 24.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has 24.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G7 X Mark II Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Brand Canon Sony
Model PowerShot G7 X Mark II Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Announced February, 2016 July, 2018
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
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 31 315
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 24.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 10.20
Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 12800 12800
Min Native ISO 125 125
Max Boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 265 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-13L NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 319 g 299 g
Physical Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42 mm 102 x 58 x 41 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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