Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MIII was announced 3 years later than the RX1R II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G7 X MIII grades vs the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X MIII and Sony RX1R II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 X MIII against the RX1R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and RX1R II.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will offer greater detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger G7 X MIII provides an edge in sensor tech.