Canon G7 X MII vs Sony RX100 III

Let's look more closely at the Canon G7 X MII versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1").

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The G7 X MII was launched 22 months later than the RX100 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G7 X MII grades vs the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MII has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MII versus Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X MII versus the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and RX100 III is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and RX100 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger G7 X MII is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.