Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III
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75 Overall
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89 Imaging
51 Features
77 Overall
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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Updated by Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced May 2014
- Old Model is Sony RX100 II
- Renewed by Sony RX100 IV

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1").

The G7 X was introduced 5 months after the RX100 III which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G7 X scores versus the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony RX100 III
G7 X | RX100 III | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Canon G7 X
RX100 III | G7 X | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony RX100 III
G7 X | RX100 III | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | May 2014 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X features outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X compared to the RX100 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and RX100 III is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and RX100 III.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 40 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304g (0.67 lbs) | 290g (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 556 | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 320 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $490 | $748 |