Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX100 VII

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.