Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the G1 X III (APS-C) and RX100 (1") use different sensor measurements.

The G1 X III was brought out 5 years later than the RX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G1 X III scores vs the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sony RX100
G1 X III | RX100 | |||
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Launched | October 2017 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 63 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Canon G1 X III
RX100 | G1 X III | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX100
G1 X III | RX100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III has outer dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G1 X III and the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and RX100 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and RX100.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X III because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X III will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher G1 X III provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-10-25 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399g (0.88 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
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 |
Retail cost | $1,299 | $448 |