G5X vs RX100 IV poll

They each have their advantages- the G5x has a fully articulating touch screen, longer zoom, likely more usable evf, cheaper, etc., while the rx100iv (such stupid naming convention) has faster performance, better video, smaller size, better battery life, etc.

While the differences may have something to do with brand popularity where the survey is being taken, I think it also demonstrates the market for these models. Both are quite high end compacts, meaning they will appeal to serious hobbyists, enthusiasts and that sort. I think those types of people aren't willing to have a 1" cam as their go to gear, so these cameras are backups for many users. For that purpose, compact size and convenience probably trumps bells and whistles. For that reason I would imagine the g7x or g9x would stand a better chance in the polls, even if they are "downgrades" from the g5x.

As Sony's Alpha 7 line demonstrates, proper cameras have viewfinder that are fixed and centered, like the Canon G5 X.

My impression is that Canon is known for writing better menu systems than Sony.

Some people complain that Sony cameras have overly aggressive noise reduction.

The Sony doesn't have a touch screen, which is kind of backwards.

The Canon has a lower suggested retail price.

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As for Neither:

For people who value pocketability, the Canon G9 X is 25% thinner and weighs 30% less than the Sony RX 100 IV, and costs much less.

G5x for me.

I've been using the G12 since release and until now Canon have not releases a like for like replacement.

I have a very busy ebay store and take hundreds of pictures in my home studio per week, 90% are from the hip and in portrait orientation, therefore a flip-out fully articulating screen AND a hot-shoe for my speedlites are both essential features.

The sony has neither.

For the record you may be interested to hear that my trusty Canon G12 has taken around 1/4 of a million pictures and is still going strong - although the outer body has worn smooth through hand holding

I'll be getting the GX5 asap

Maybe Koreans like the Sony brand better.

Jon_T wrote:

Personally I look at the G5X and RX100 IV as two different types of cameras.

The RX100 IV is a High-end pocketable compact, whereas the G5X is a Enthusiast compact camera.

Hence if looking for an update for my:

• S110; I'd be looking/ comparing the RX100 III vs. the G9X. (for myself the RX100 IV improvements not worth the additional $$$ over the RX100 III).
• G15; I would chose the G5X over the RX100 III or IV, or the G7X.

Hopefully with the G5X's slightly larger size over the G7X , Canon was able to improve the G5X's corner sharpness compared to the G7X.

+1.  It is the size of the RX100 line combined with the features and overall performance that makes it such a great series of cameras.    If you don't need a camera that small then there are many other options that you might consider including the G5X.    I have the original RX100 and when I decide to replace it I would be looking at a camera similar in size like the latest RX100xx or G9X.

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