Canon G1 X II vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G1 X II and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and RX100 III (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was revealed 3 months before the RX100 III so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G1 X II grades against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X II and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X II against the RX100 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and RX100 III is 76 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and RX100 III.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will produce more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.