Here, we've decided to compare the RX100 V (in red) to its predecessor, the Mark IV (yellow) as well as to the Canon G9X II (orange), which also uses a 1"-type 20-megapixel BSI sensor.

The RX100 displays more contrast and detail in our somewhat difficult red fabric swatch, and yet has more grain in shadowy areas than the RX100 II. ISO 1600 is where the newer backlit sensor in ...