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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Introduced June 2015
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon G3 X versus Sony RX10 IV, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1").

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The G3 X was manufactured 3 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G3 X grades vs the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Sony RX10 IV

 G3 X RX10 IV 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1440kSharper display (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Canon G3 X

 RX10 IV G3 X 
RevealedSeptember 2017June 2015Fresher by 27 months

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 IV

 G3 X RX10 IV 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X offers outer dimensions 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 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 X compared to the RX10 IV.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and RX10 IV is 60 and 52 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older G3 X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
72
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography details
Sony RX10 IV Street photography details
73
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
more heavy than others in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G3 X
Sports photography with Sony RX10 IV
59
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
low battery (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
77
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography advice
65
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
low battery (300 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (1,095g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (300 CIPA)
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging factors
69
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,095g)
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Canon G3 X vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Sony RX10 IV
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-18 2017-09-12
Physical type 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 data
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 1095g (2.41 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $849 $1,698