Canon G5 X vs Sony RX100 III

Lets look closer at the Canon G5 X and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The G5 X was unveiled 17 months after the RX100 III making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G5 X grades versus the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 X vs the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and RX100 III is 85 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and RX100 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern G5 X will have an advantage in sensor technology.