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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1

Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X II
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very close but the G1 X III (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was brought out 4 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G1 X III matches up against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sony RX1

 G1 X III RX1 
IntroducedOctober 2017February 2013More recent by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Canon G1 X III

 RX1 G1 X III 
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1

 G1 X III RX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III provides exterior dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X III vs the RX1.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and RX1 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and RX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The G1 X III has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher G1 X III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography information
Sony RX1 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
81
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography highlights
Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
53
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography features
Sony RX1 Travel photography features
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (270 shots)
more heavy than others (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
72
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
64
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (482g)
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2013-02-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,299 $2,798