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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(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
  • Launched October 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X II
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 IV
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G1 X III (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X III was introduced 3 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G1 X III grades against the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sony RX100 III

 G1 X III RX100 III 
RevealedOctober 2017May 2014More recent by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Canon G1 X III

 RX100 III G1 X III 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX100 III

 G1 X III RX100 III 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X III features 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) whilst the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G1 X III compared to the RX100 III.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and RX100 III is 82 and 89 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and RX100 III.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X III with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G1 X III will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
64
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X III
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography details
Sony RX100 III Sports photography details
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography information
Sony RX100 III Travel photography information
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
85
lighter than competition in class (290g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography info
72
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
73
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging info
Sony RX100 III Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
80
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (290g)
no microphone socket
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sony RX100 III
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2014-05-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 399 gr (0.88 lb) 290 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life 200 shots 320 shots
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,299 $748