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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Revealed June 2015
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G3 X versus Sony RX10, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The G3 X was manufactured 16 months later than the RX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G3 X matches up against the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Sony RX10

 G3 X RX10 
LaunchedJune 2015March 2014Fresher by 16 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1290kSharper display (+330k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Canon G3 X

 RX10 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Sony RX10

 G3 X RX10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G3 X vs the RX10.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and RX10 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and RX10.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger G3 X will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G3 X
Portrait photography with Sony RX10
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
70
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 Sports photography factors
59
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
weather sealing
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 Travel photography highlights
65
weather proof
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery pack (420 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
63
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
69
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Sony RX10
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-18 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 813g (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 69
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.6
DXO Low light rating 521 474
Other
Battery life 300 photos 420 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $849 $698