Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II
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![Canon PowerShot G3 X front Canon PowerShot G3 X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X/Canon-G3-X-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II/Sony-RX10-II-front.jpg)
58 Imaging
52 Features
77 Overall
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
- Announced June 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony RX10
- Updated by Sony RX10 III
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 II, both Large Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1").
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The G3 X was revealed within a month of the RX10 II which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G3 X matches up against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Sony RX10 II
G3 X | RX10 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1229k | Crisper display (+391k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Canon G3 X
RX10 II | G3 X |
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Common features in the Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 II
G3 X | RX10 II | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | ![]() | June 2015 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Compare the Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G3 X against the RX10 II.
![Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II size comparison Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and RX10 II is 60 and 58 respectively.
![Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and RX10 II.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.
![Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G3 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-06-18 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 733 gr (1.62 lb) | 813 gr (1.79 lb) |
Physical 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 All around rating | 63 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 521 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 400 images |
Battery form | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $849 | $998 |