Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1").

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The G7 X MIII was released 14 months later than the RX100 VI making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G7 X MIII grades versus the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern G7 X MIII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.