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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon G7 X MII
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony QX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close but the G7 X MIII (1") and QX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 4 years after the QX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G7 X MIII scores versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Sony QX1

 G7 X MIII QX1 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2014Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kSharper display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 QX1 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony QX1

 G7 X MIII QX1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MIII has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the QX1.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and QX1.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The newer G7 X MIII is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
66
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
66
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography features
Sony QX1 Street photography features
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (304 grams)
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography information
Sony QX1 Sports photography information
65
quiet shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Travel photography with Sony QX1
81
lighter than competition (304 grams)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
71
better than average battery (440 shots)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (216g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 shots)
tiny screen ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MIII
Vlogging with Sony QX1
86
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competition (304g)
32
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than average (216 grams)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sony QX1
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Alpha QX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2019-07-09 2014-09-03
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $749 $500