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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(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
Sony RX10 II
(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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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Sony RX10 II

 G3 X RX10 II 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1229kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 II

 G3 X RX10 II 
AnnouncedJune 2015June 2015Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography advice
Sony RX10 II Street photography advice
73
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography information
Sony RX10 II Sports photography information
59
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
no phase detect AF
68
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proof
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography highlights
63
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 II Vlogging highlights
69
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 II
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
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