Canon G7 X MIII vs Sony W320

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sony W320, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and W320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 9 years after the W320 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and W320 is 88 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and W320.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G7 X MIII will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MIII provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.