Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIIPowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Canon PowerShot G5 X
      MSRP$1200/£1200/€1300$899
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 12,800125 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      ProcessorBionz XDIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points357
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Focal Length9 - 72 mm8.8 - 44 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 200 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom8.3x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance8 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance8 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.59x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,360k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/25600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting90.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 90 fps at 20.1 MP      		Up to 20 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 8 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8.8 MP
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range5.90 m at Auto ISO7.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO418
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
      AVCHD/MP4
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]      		H.264/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 120 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo InputNo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69")111 x 61 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 4.6 x 2.85"6.25 x 5.95 x 3"
      Package Weight1.05 lb1.285 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Battery PackNP-BX1NB-13L
      Battery Life260 shots230 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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