Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be comparing the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sony S2100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and S2100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 9 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 X MIII grades against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MIII against the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and S2100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G7 X MIII will render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MIII provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.