Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II was introduced in February 2014 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V was introduced in October 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V have 3.0" Tilting screens with 1,040k dot and 1,229k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II features a 12.8 megapixel 1.5-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 18.7 x 14 mm and a total area of 261.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch Stacked CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 77.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has Stacked CMOS sensor. The key feature of such sensor is its three-dimensional structure, which consists of multiple layers of semiconductor material and circuitry stacked on top of each other. This allows the sensor to have dedicated layers for image capture and signal processing. This separation allows for faster data readout, reducing rolling shutter effects and enabling high-speed shooting and video recording. It is also more power-efficient.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4352 x 2904, 4352 x 2448, 3120 x 3120, 2496 x 3120, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1840 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 1536 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3648 x 2056, 2720 x 1528), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2544 x 2544, 1920 x 1920) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has an HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II comes with NB-12L battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II can shoot continuously up to 5.2 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V can shoot continuously up to 24.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and 10.20 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II body has dimensions of 116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61"). Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II weighs 553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz).

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

116 mm

74 mm

102 mm

58 mm

74 mm

58 mm

66 mm

41 mm