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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X MII
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The G7 X MIII was unveiled 13 months after the RX100 VA making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G7 X MIII matches up vs the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 G7 X MIII RX100 VA 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2018More modern by 13 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 RX100 VA G7 X MIII 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

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

 G7 X MIII RX100 VA 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MIII and the RX100 VA.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

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

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent G7 X MIII should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (304g)
86
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
low battery life (235 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
81
lighter than competition (304 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
76
lighter than competition (299g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
66
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
86
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than competition (304g)
81
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 VA
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-09 2018-07-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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