Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony A6000

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony A6000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very similar but the G7 X MIII (1") and A6000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MIII was announced 5 years later than the A6000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G7 X MIII grades against the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony A6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X MIII vs the A6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and A6000 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and A6000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6000 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger G7 X MIII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.