Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX1

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the G7 X MIII (1") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 6 years after the RX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and RX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer G7 X MIII will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.