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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G1 X II
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G1 X III versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X III was launched 2 years after the RX1R II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G1 X III grades against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sony RX1R II

 G1 X III RX1R II 
AnnouncedOctober 2017October 2015Newer by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Canon G1 X III

 RX1R II G1 X III 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II

 G1 X III RX1R II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X III compared to the RX1R II.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and RX1R II is 82 and 78 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X III due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher G1 X III is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X III
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X III
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (200 shots)
63
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography information
Sony RX1R II Travel photography information
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
72
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
68
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R II Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2015-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 14cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 200 images 220 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,299 $3,300