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

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelPowerShot G1 X Mark IICyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
      MSRP$799.99$899
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Sensor TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
      Sensor Size1.5-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions18.7 x 14 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel21.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.8 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      ProcessorDIGIC 6Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution4160 x 31205472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4352 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 15363:2 (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)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fineExtra fine, fine, standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points31315
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom5x2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 3.9f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologysRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.2 fps24.0 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Slow Synchro
      Off
      Auto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.80 m10.20 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±4 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames )
      DXO Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      DxO Low Light ISO581586
      DxO Color Depth21.522.8
      DxO Dynamic Range10.812.4
      DxO Overall Score5870
      Video Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Dimensions116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.75 x 4.2"6.1 x 4.7 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.92 lb1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Battery PackNB-12LNP-BX1
      Battery Life240 shots220 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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