Canon G7X Mark III vs Sony A7R IV

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Canon G7X Mark III vs Sony A7R IV

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G7X Mark III Review.

35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A7R IV Review.
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Differences

Canon G7X Mark III advantages over Sony A7R IV

Less expensive
$749 vs $2699
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
41 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
304g vs 665g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
125 vs 70 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 7.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
76 vs 32 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/25600 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7R IV advantages over Canon G7X Mark III

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.76 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
61.0 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Canon G7X Mark III.
Read our Canon G7X Mark III Initial Test

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 VA

Canon G7X Mark III

Sony RX100 VA

$1042
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$998
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Sony RX100 VA

Sony A7R IV

Sony RX100 VA

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony RX100 VA

Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G5X Mark II

$1042
1 inch

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Canon G5X Mark II

Sony A7R IV

Canon G5X Mark II

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon G5X Mark II

Compared to Canon R5

Canon G7X Mark III

Canon R5

$1042
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Compared to Sony ZV-1

Canon G7X Mark III

Sony ZV-1

$1042
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Internal flash

$800
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
NFC

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Sony ZV-1

Sony A7R IV

Sony ZV-1

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$800
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Canon G7X Mark III

Nikon Z7 II

$1042
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2330
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3120
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

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