Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon G7 X MII
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Sony RX100 IV
G7 X MIII | RX100 IV | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | June 2015 | Newer by 50 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Canon G7 X MIII
RX100 IV | G7 X MIII | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 IV
G7 X MIII | RX100 IV | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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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 |