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Canon G1 X III vs Sony HX350 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 HX350 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Sony HX350, which was introduced in December 2016 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor. There is only 10 months difference between G1 X III and HX350 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G1 X III and Sony HX350 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 HX350 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-12-20
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-1200 mm F2.8-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 201k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 652g. 130 x 93 x 103 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G1 X III and Sony HX350 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-HX350
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 3.200 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 922k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Weight
399 g vs 652 g 253 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 6.30 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 8.5m 0.5m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 201.6k dot 1070% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
13.84µm2 vs 1.57µm2 781% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 9.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life
300 shots vs 200 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 72mm 1128 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Max Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Canon G1 X III vs Sony HX350: 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 HX350 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 HX350 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06″) and weighs 652 g (1.44 lb / 23.00 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and the Sony HX350. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 52mm thinner than Sony HX350.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony HX350 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Sony HX350 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and Sony HX350.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony HX350 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Sony HX350 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Sony HX350.
Canon G1 X III vs Sony HX350 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the the Sony HX350 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 (253g ) than the Sony HX350 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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G1 X III
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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

G1 X III
HX350
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Max

Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the G1 X III has a big advantage over the HX350 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Sony HX350's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Sony HX350 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 HX350: 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 HX350 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ X processor.

Below you can see the G1 X III and HX350 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony HX350 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sony HX350 Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 11.8x Larger sensor area than Sony HX350. 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 HX350 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Sony HX350 features a 24-1200 mm F2.8-6.3 50x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Sony HX350 has 1128mm longer telezoom reach than the Canon G1 X III. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Canon G1 X III is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
HX350
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
HX350
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
HX350
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
HX350
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Sony HX350 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Sony HX350 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 HX350 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony HX350 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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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX350 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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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony HX350 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
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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50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
652g
Body Thickness 103mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony HX350 for Landscape Photography

POOR
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
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony HX350: 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 HX350, 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 HX350 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 HX350
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #44 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #557 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony HX350 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Canon G1 X III
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Sony HX350 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2017-10-25 2016-12-20
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C 1/2.3
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 332.27mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 24-1200 mm (50x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.8-6.3
Macro Focus Range 10cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 10.0 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
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 652g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 130 x 93 x 103mm
Battery Life 200 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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