Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2019
- Replaced the Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Older Model is Sony RX100 II
- Renewed by Sony RX100 IV

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1").

The G7 X MIII was manufactured 5 years later than the RX100 III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G7 X MIII matches up versus the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Sony RX100 III
G7 X MIII | RX100 III | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | ![]() | May 2014 | Fresher by 63 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Canon G7 X MIII
RX100 III | G7 X MIII | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 III
G7 X MIII | RX100 III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MIII offers physical 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) while the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check out the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the RX100 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and RX100 III is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and RX100 III.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher G7 X MIII will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-07-09 | 2014-05-15 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/25600s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | 304 gr (0.67 pounds) | 290 gr (0.64 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photos | 320 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $749 | $748 |