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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon G7 X MII
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1").

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The G7 X MIII was released about the same time to the RX100 VII and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the G7 X MIII matches up versus the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 G7 X MIII RX100 VII 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

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

 RX100 VII G7 X MIII 

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

 G7 X MIII RX100 VII 
RevealedJuly 2019July 2019Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the RX100 VII.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and RX100 VII is 88 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography advice
64
silent mode (1/25,600s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography highlights
81
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
77
lighter than others in class (302 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
low battery power (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 shots)
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Vlogging camera
86
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (304g)
81
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (302g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX100 VII
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2019-07-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 pounds) 302g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life 235 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $749 $1,298