Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II vs Cyber-shot RX100 V - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-100mm (4x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 105.5 x 60.9 x 42.0mm³ (4.2″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″)
  • 319g (10.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

Cyber-shot RX100 V

  • Introduced in October 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 24 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-70mm (3x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 101.6 x 58.1 x 41mm³ (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.6″)
  • 299g (9.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot RX100 V

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II vs Cyber-shot RX100 V: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format: 1″. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G7 X Mk. II an Cyber-shot RX100 V sensor comparison

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

The 1″ sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 116mm² (4.6 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II a better choice

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

Cyber-shot RX100 V
Touch screen (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

240 220

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G7 X Mk. II are the rather comfortable touch screen and that the battery has more stamina.

The PowerShot G7 X Mk. II scores 5 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

Cyber-shot RX100 V
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 24
Auto Focus points (4)

31 315
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.20
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
More portable (2)

270cm³
(17 cu.in.)		 242cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot RX100 V are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the superior video recording and the more compact size.

Yields 14 points for the Cyber-shot RX100 V.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

Cyber-shot RX100 V
Sensor format

1″ 1″
Resolution (megapixel)

20.10 20.10
Sensitivity

125 – 12800 ISO 125 – 12800 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Articulated screen
Similar weight

319g 299g
WiFi
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II VS Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G7 X Mk. II and Cyber-shot RX100 V

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V

5
14

We recommend Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V as better choice.