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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 16.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 280
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SENSOR Sensor size: 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-12800
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes (Capacitive)
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 5×
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 31
Summary
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II highest resolution of 4160 x 3120 pixels (13 megapixels). The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has bigger sensor compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) versus 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is the most important difference between these models as large sensor lets the camera owner to take photos of the better quality. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II offers a wider ISO range of 100-12800 in compare with 125-12800 ISO range of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. Such ISO range allow the camera owner to take better photos in more difficult situations. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV has more presets of white balance - 9. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has better 4X digital and 5x optical zooms. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II offers more focus points in compare with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV: 31 vs 25. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV display is better as it has more screen dots 1,228,800 in compare to 1,040,000 dots of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II has a touch screen. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II offers better lowest (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II supports external flash. An external flash provides perfect control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light and in bright light situations where the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV battery life is better in compare to the PowerShot G1 X Mark II battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 280 shots with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and only 240 with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV weighs 298g that is 255g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II.
Taking into account the above differences the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV is the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon