Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VA
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2017
- Older Model is Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed July 2018
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively close but the G1 X III (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") posses totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G1 X III was introduced 8 months before the RX100 VA so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G1 X III scores versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sony RX100 VA
| G1 X III | RX100 VA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Canon G1 X III
| RX100 VA | G1 X III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2018 |  | October 2017 | More recent by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX100 VA
| G1 X III | RX100 VA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III offers outside measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X III against the RX100 VA.
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Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and RX100 VA is 82 and 89 respectively.
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and RX100 VA.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X III having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G1 X III will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older G1 X III will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2017-10-25 | 2018-07-13 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 7 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 399g (0.88 lb) | 299g (0.66 lb) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photos | 220 photos |
| Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $1,299 | $998 |