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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Comparison

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the G1 X III and the RX1R II, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Canon and Sony. Canon G1 X III was introduced to the market in October 2017 and Sony RX1R II was launched in October 2015. As you can see, RX1R II is 2 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Large Sensor Compact cameras. Out of 64 cameras in this class, Canon G1 X III is ranked #6 with an overall score of 69 and Sony RX1R II is ranked #4 with an overall score of 73.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Sony RX1R II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-10-13
  • 42MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 50 - 25600 ( expands to 102400)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 507g. 113 x 65 x 72 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 25 24 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 5.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 507 g 108 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 35mm 11 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
72mm vs 35mm 37 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
3x vs 1x more flexible focal coverage
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Sensor Resolution
42 MP vs 24 MP 75% more pixels
LCD Resolution
1.229k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
220 shots vs 200 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.00 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
20.43µm2 vs 13.84µm2 47% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Anti Alias Filter Simulator
Yes vs No Turn on Anti Alias filter effect to minimise moiré
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 42 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX1R II has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 72 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.83″) and weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and the Sony RX1R II. Sony RX1R II is 2mm narrower and 13mm shorter than Canon G1 X III but it is also 21mm thicker.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Sony RX1R II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Sony RX1R II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II.
Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the the Sony RX1R II Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G1 X III is significantly lighter (108g ) than the Sony RX1R II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G1 X III
RX1R II
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G1 X III
RX1R II
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the G1 X III has a big advantage over the RX1R II which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Sony RX1R II features a Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.


Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Sony RX1R II has a 42.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ X processor.

Sony RX1R II's sensor provides 18MP more than Canon G1 X III's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Sony RX1R II's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the G1 X III and RX1R II sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX1R II has a 2.6x Larger sensor area than Canon G1 X III. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Sony RX1R II features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Canon G1 X III's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Sony RX1R II's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, RX1R II's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Canon G1 X III has 37mm longer reach than the Sony RX1R II. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Sony RX1R II is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
RX1R II
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
RX1R II
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
RX1R II
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
RX1R II
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Sony RX1R II for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony RX1R II for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX1R II for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
25 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
35 mm Tele Lens
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX1R II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
507g
Body Thickness 72mm
Read the details

Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX1R II for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX1R II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Sony RX1R II scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Sony RX1R II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #103 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Sony RX1R II has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G1 X III mainly because of its huge advantage in Image quality. In all other areas, Canon G1 X III excels. It is a tough choice!
If image quality is your priority, get the Sony RX1R II.
If you are ready to compromise image quality for extra features, compactness and value, choose Canon G1 X III

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Sony RX1R II vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2017-10-25 2015-10-13
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Area 332.27mm2 861.60mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
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 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 35 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.0
Macro Focus Range 10cm 14cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/4000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 507g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 113 x 65 x 72mm
Battery Life 200 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 97
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.9
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3204
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