Sony RX100 V with Canon G7 X Comparison

Sony RX100 V and Canon G7 X Main Features

  • October, 2016
  • September, 2014
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 24-100 mm (4.2x) 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
  • -
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299g.
  • 103 x 60 x 40 mm, 304g.
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Sony RX100 V Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
69
Value for money score
79
Portability score
93
Overall score
66

Canon G7 X Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
68
Value for money score
79
Portability score
93
Overall score
65

Canon PowerShot G7 X with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V with Canon PowerShot G7 X. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Sony RX100 V was released in 2016, and Canon G7 X in 2014. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot G7 X 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
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 has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot G7 X doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, PowerShot G7 X 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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has 6.5 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has 6.5 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V PowerShot G7 X
Brand Sony Canon
Model Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V PowerShot G7 X
Announced October, 2016 September, 2014
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 1229k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59 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 315 31
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/40 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 24.0 fps 6.5 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.20 7.00
Flash Modes n/a Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 116.2 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 0
Min Boosted ISO 80 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 220 shots 210 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1 NB-13L
Physical
Weight 299 g 304 g
Physical Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41 mm 103 x 60 x 40 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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