Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Bridge · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
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Sony · Bridge · 20 MP · 1" · Full HD video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III are fixed-lens bridge cameras from 2016, each built around a 1-inch 20MP sensor and a non-interchangeable lens. The Sony is the heavier body at 1051 g, 136 g more than the Canon's 915 g, though it is slightly smaller at 133 x 94 x 127 mm against 138 x 102 x 135 mm. The Canon is the lighter carry for travel; the Sony packs its weight into a more compact shape. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 19, 2016 | March 29, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Bridge | Bridge |
| Camera size | 138 x 102 x 135 mm | 133 x 94 x 127 mm |
| Camera weight | 915 g | 1051 g |
| Optics | 63/100 | 63/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsBoth cameras give you 20MP from a 1-inch CMOS sensor, so prints and crops start from the same pixel count. Both also offer in-body stabilisation and an electronic viewfinder, separated by a negligible 704-dot difference. The Canon has the edge for off-centre framing, with 49 autofocus points against 25 on the Sony. Its shutter reaches 1/4000 second against 1/2000, letting you shoot wide apertures in bright daylight. The Sony replies with 14 fps bursts against 12, helping a fast subject sequence. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13.2 x 8.8 | 13.2 x 8.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
1" | 1" |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
12 fps045 | 14 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 6430200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 200080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 235929609900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 64/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Canon is the clear choice for 4K footage: it records 4K where the Sony stops at Full HD, so you can crop into a frame or keep more detail on a large screen. The Sony answers with speed rather than resolution, recording at up to 120 fps for smooth slow motion of sports and wildlife. The Canon also has built-in timelapse, automating interval shooting without an external remote. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K |  Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, XAVC S, MOV | MP4, MTS |
| Features | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Sony offers weather sealing that the Canon does not, a consideration for shooting outdoors in poor conditions. The Canon adds Bluetooth for a maintained pairing with your phone, useful alongside Wi-Fi for transferring images on the go. The Sony's rear screen is sharper, with 1,228,800 dots against 1,040,000, making focus checking easier. Both offer a 3-inch touch screen that flips out, and neither has GPS, so location tagging needs a phone or external unit. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 12288001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | No |
| Storage & battery | 21/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Sony's battery rating leads, at 420 shots against 350 for the Canon under their respective test conditions. Both take a single SD card in one slot, with no second slot and no USB charging on either. The Canon accepts UHS-I SD cards, while the Sony also takes Memory Stick Duo media, so older Sony cards stay usable. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC , Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | DMW-BLC12 | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
350 shots1505000 | 420 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III if video matters: 4K recording and built-in timelapse suit travel filmmakers, and Bluetooth keeps a steady phone link for sharing on the go. Its 49 autofocus points, 1/4000 second shutter and lighter 915 g body also serve bright daylight street photography and long walks. Pick the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III for weather-sealed outdoor use, 120 fps slow motion of fast action, and its higher 420-shot battery rating.