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Canon PowerShot G7 X vs Sony RX100

The Canon PowerShot G7 X and the Sony RX100 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Canon PowerShot G7 X if you want a newer model (2014 against 2012), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Sony RX100 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Canon PowerShot G7 X	Sony RX100
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	20.2 MP
Stabilisation	yes	yes
Announced	2014	2012
Type	fixed-lens compact	fixed-lens compact
Lens	8.8-37mm f/1.8-2.8, like 24-99mm on full frame	10-37mm f/1.8-4.9, like 28-100mm on full frame

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Canon PowerShot G7 X 2.7×, Sony RX100 2.7×.

What a 50mm frames like

The Canon PowerShot G7 X takes no lenses: its built-in 8.8mm frames like 24mm on full frame. The Sony RX100 takes no lenses: its built-in 10mm frames like 28mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.

The Canon PowerShot G7 X: a built-in lens. The Sony RX100: a built-in lens.