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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 6×
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,229,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (14x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 25
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (Type D Micro HDMI)
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the PowerShot G7 highest resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels (10 megapixels). The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has larger sensor compared to the PowerShot G7: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/1.8' (7.144 x 5.358 mm). It is the most important difference between these models as large sensor allows the photographer to take photos of the higher quality. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has more presets of white balance - 9. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II can save photos in RAW format that is better for prints because of the finer gradation of colours and tones. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has better 14x digital zoom. The PowerShot G7 provides better 6x optical zoom. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II provides more number of focus points than the PowerShot G7: 25 vs 9. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,229,000 in compare to 207,000 dots of the PowerShot G7 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The PowerShot G7 has better slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds. The PowerShot G7 provides better fastest shutter speed - 1/2500 second.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II weighs 281g that is 99g less than the weight of the PowerShot G7.
Considering the above differences the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II is the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon