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 Sony RX100 and Canon G1 X III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX100 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4 x 2.29 x 1.41″) and weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony RX100 and the Canon G1 X III. Sony RX100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 13mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Canon G1 X III.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony RX100 and Canon G1 X III.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX100 and Canon G1 X III.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony RX100 is significantly lighter (159g ) than the Canon G1 X III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the G1 X III, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the RX100.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony RX100 and Canon G1 X III's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Sony RX100's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.