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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV, which was introduced in September 2017 is a Large Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1″ sensor. There is only 1 months difference between G1 X III and RX10 IV so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Canon G1 X III is ranked #6 out of 64 Large Sensor Compact cameras with an overall score of 69 whereas Sony RX10 IV is ranked #2 out of 10 Large Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 69.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-09-12
  • 20MP - 1″ Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64 - 25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 24.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1095g. 133 x 94 x 145 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV compares 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-RX10 IV
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
399 g vs 1095 g 696 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
13.84µm2 vs 5.82µm2 137% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Stacked Sensor
Yes vs No High sensor read out speed and less rolling shutter
Number of Focus Points
315 vs 49 266 more focus points
LCD Resolution
1.440k dots vs 1.040k dots 38% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
24.0fps vs 9.0fps 15 fps faster
Battery Life
400 shots vs 200 shots 200 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Focal Length - Tele
600mm vs 72mm 528 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
25x vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.40 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.8m vs 9.0m 1.8m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
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-RX10 IV
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
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
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
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 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.440k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Dual-axis Electronic Level
Yes vs Yes Level the camera easily in two axis
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-RX10 IV
Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX10 IV: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 145 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.71″) and weighs 1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.62 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 94mm thinner than Sony RX10 IV.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV.
Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV 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 (696g ) than the Sony RX10 IV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both G1 X III and RX10 IV have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Sony RX10 IV 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 Selfie shots and video.


Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX10 IV: 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 RX10 IV has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized Stacked BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the G1 X III and RX10 IV sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 2.9x Larger sensor area than Sony RX10 IV. 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 RX10 IV Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 IV features a 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 25x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.40, Sony RX10 IV is faster than Canon G1 X III at this focal length. On the tele end, Sony RX10 IV has 528mm longer reach than the Canon G1 X III. At f4.00, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
RX10 IV
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
RX10 IV
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
RX10 IV
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
RX10 IV
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV 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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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony RX10 IV 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
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 IV for Sports Photography

GOOD
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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 24.0fps
Environmental Sealings
315 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 IV for Daily Photography

GOOD
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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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
1095g
Body Thickness 145mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 IV for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Canon G1 X III vs Sony RX10 IV: 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 RX10 IV, 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 RX10 IV 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 1259 in all Cameras
Sony RX10 IV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #155 out of 1259 in all Cameras

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Sony RX10 IV vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2017-10-25 2017-09-12
Body Type Large sensor compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS Stacked BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C 1″
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 332.27mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 64 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 49 315
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.4-4.0
Macro Focus Range 10cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
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) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 24.0 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 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 1095g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 133 x 94 x 145mm
Battery Life 200 shots 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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