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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X MII
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 V
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1").

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The G7 X MIII was introduced 4 years after the RX100 IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 X MIII scores against the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Sony RX100 IV

 G7 X MIII RX100 IV 
IntroducedJuly 2019June 2015Newer by 50 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Canon G7 X MIII

 RX100 IV G7 X MIII 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 IV

 G7 X MIII RX100 IV 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X MIII and the RX100 IV.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and RX100 IV is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger G7 X MIII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
65
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (304g)
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
terrible battery (235 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
68
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography details
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography details
81
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (235 shots)
86
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 per charge)
74
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MIII
Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
86
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
81
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (298g)
missing microphone port
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 IV
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest 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 sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 16.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life 235 photographs 280 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $749 $898