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Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Sony RX10 II
The Canon PowerShot G5 X and the Sony RX10 II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Canon PowerShot G5 X | Sony RX10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Canon | Sony |
| Mount | built-in lens | built-in lens |
| Sensor | 1-inch, 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 1-inch, 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Crop factor | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Resolution | 20.2 MP | 20.1 MP |
| Stabilisation | yes | yes |
| Announced | 2015 | 2015 |
| Type | fixed-lens compact | fixed-lens compact |
| Lens | 8.8-37mm f/1.8-2.8, like 24-99mm on full frame | 8.8-73mm f/2.8, like 24-198mm on full frame |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Canon PowerShot G5 X 2.7×, Sony RX10 II 2.7×.
What a 50mm frames like
The Canon PowerShot G5 X takes no lenses: its built-in 8.8mm frames like 24mm on full frame. The Sony RX10 II takes no lenses: its built-in 8.8mm frames like 24mm on full frame.
Lenses
They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.
The Canon PowerShot G5 X: a built-in lens. The Sony RX10 II: a built-in lens.