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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R

Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(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
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X II
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very well matched but the G1 X III (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was manufactured 4 years later than the RX1R and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G1 X III matches up versus the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sony RX1R

 G1 X III RX1R 
RevealedOctober 2017June 2013Fresher by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Canon G1 X III

 RX1R G1 X III 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R

 G1 X III RX1R 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III comes with 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 X III against the RX1R.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and RX1R is 82 and 79 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and RX1R.

All in all, the two cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The G1 X III contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The newer G1 X III should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography factors
Sony RX1R Street photography factors
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
76
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
53
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G1 X III
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (270 shots)
heavier than competition (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
72
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
66
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2013-06-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,299 $2,798