Canon G1 X vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon G1 X versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and RX100 III (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was launched 3 years before the RX100 III and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G1 X matches up against the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X against the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and RX100 III is 75 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and RX100 III.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 III will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older G1 X is going to be behind in sensor technology.