Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced July 2019
- Replaced the Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Updated by Sony HX200V
Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and HX100V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe G7 X MIII was revealed 7 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 X MIII grades vs the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Sony HX100V
G7 X MIII | HX100V | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | October 2011 | More recent by 94 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon G7 X MIII
HX100V | G7 X MIII |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony HX100V
G7 X MIII | HX100V | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MIII and the HX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.
Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and HX100V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MIII with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G7 X MIII will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G7 X MIII provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2019-07-09 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/25600 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 304 gr (0.67 pounds) | 577 gr (1.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $749 | $429 |