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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replaced the Canon G7 X MII
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 2 years later than the RX100 V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G7 X MIII scores against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

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

 G7 X MIII RX100 V 
AnnouncedJuly 2019October 2016Fresher by 34 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

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

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

 G7 X MIII RX100 V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MIII enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the RX100 V.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and RX100 V is 88 and 89 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and RX100 V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer G7 X MIII is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography details
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
65
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Street photography with Sony RX100 V
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (304 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 V Sports photography factors
64
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
81
lighter than competition (304g)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
80
lighter than competition (299 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
69
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging details
Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
86
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competition (304g)
81
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
does not have mic jack
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 V
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2016-10-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 304 grams (0.67 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
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 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 235 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $749 $998