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Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Canon XC10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X MII
Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G7 X MIII versus Canon XC10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1").

Photography Glossary

The G7 X MIII was launched 4 years after the XC10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the XC10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Canon XC10

 G7 X MIII XC10 
RevealedJuly 2019April 2015Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k1kCrisper screen (+1039k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 XC10 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Canon XC10

 G7 X MIII XC10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Canon XC10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X MIII and the XC10.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and XC10 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and XC10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon G7 X MIII to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MIII is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography highlights
Canon XC10 Portrait photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection autofocus
low MP (12MP)
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography info
Canon XC10 Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
features focus by touch
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (1,040g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Sports photography camera
Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
low battery power (235 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Travel photography camera
Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
81
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (235 shots)
43
features focus by touch
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (1,040 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography features
Canon XC10 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 per charge)
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MIII
Vlogging with Canon XC10
86
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
28
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,040g)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon XC10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Canon XC10
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIICanon XC10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Canon XC10
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2015-04-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 DIGIC DV5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 12.8 x 9.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 122.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 20000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-241mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XF-AVC, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 pounds) 1040g (2.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $749 $1,599