Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's examine more closely at the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G1 X III (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was brought out 2 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the G1 X III grades vs the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III has physical measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 X III compared to the RX100 IV.

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

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X III due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X III will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G1 X III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.