Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony HX400V

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony HX400V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G7 X MIII (1") and HX400V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MIII was announced 5 years after the HX400V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G7 X MIII grades vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G7 X MIII vs the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger G7 X MIII should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.