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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X II
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G1 X III (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X III was revealed 21 months prior to the RX100 VII making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G1 X III matches up against the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 G1 X III RX100 VII 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

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

 RX100 VII G1 X III 
ReleasedJuly 2019October 2017More modern by 21 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 G1 X III RX100 VII 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III provides external dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 X III and the RX100 VII.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and RX100 VII is 82 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and RX100 VII.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 X III using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G1 X III will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X III is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
67
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
85
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography features
76
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography factors
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than others (302g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X III
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
72
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
81
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than others (302g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sony RX100 VII
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-10-25 2019-07-25
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 area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 302g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,299 $1,298