Canon G1 X III with Sony RX100 VII Comparison

Canon G1 X III and Sony RX100 VII Main Features

  • October, 2017
  • July, 2019
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-72 mm (3x) F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 24-200 mm (8.3x) F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 115 x 78 x 51 mm, 399g.
  • 102 x 58 x 43 mm, 302g.
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Canon G1 X III Scores


Imaging score
57
Features score
79
Value for money score
85
Portability score
88
Overall score
73

Sony RX100 VII Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
88
Value for money score
87
Portability score
93
Overall score
75

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII with Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Canon G1 X III was released in 2017, and Sony RX100 VII in 2019. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot G1 X Mark III 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot G1 X Mark III is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon G1 X III, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 2360k dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has 20.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G1 X Mark III Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Brand Canon Sony
Model PowerShot G1 X Mark III Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Announced October, 2017 July, 2019
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 8
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Tilting
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2360
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.59
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 20.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 5.90
Flash Modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm mm
Sensor Area 332.3 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 64
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB Yes NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 200 shots 260 shots
Battery Type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 399 g 302 g
Physical Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51 mm 102 x 58 x 43 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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