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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2015
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The G3 X was announced 9 months earlier than the RX10 III and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G3 X scores versus the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Sony RX10 III

 G3 X RX10 III 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1229kSharper screen (+391k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Canon G3 X

 RX10 III G3 X 
RevealedMarch 2016June 2015More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 III

 G3 X RX10 III 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X has physical measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 X versus the RX10 III.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and RX10 III is 60 and 53 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and RX10 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged G3 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography advice
Sony RX10 III Street photography advice
73
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proof
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 III Sports photography advice
59
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (420 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery (420 shots)
environment proof
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (1,051 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
64
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (420 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging info
Sony RX10 III Vlogging info
69
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,051g)
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 III
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2016-03-29
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 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 pounds) 1051 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 70
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.6
DXO Low light rating 521 472
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 420 pictures
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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