Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X MIII

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X MIII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the G7 X MIII (20MP) is very comparable but the G1 X III (APS-C) and G7 X MIII (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X III was launched 20 months prior to the G7 X MIII making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G1 X III matches up versus the G7 X MIII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. The complete galleries are available at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Canon G7 X MIII Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Canon G7 X MIII has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X MIII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 X III compared to the G7 X MIII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and G7 X MIII is 82 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and G7 X MIII.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X III featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G1 X III will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older G1 X III will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.