Sony RX10 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Sony RX10 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Sony RX10 II
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Differences

Sony RX10 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Less expensive
$698 vs $999
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away
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

420 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Sony RX10

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
51 mm vs 102 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
399g vs 832g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.23 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
16 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Both provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Smaller than SLR/CSC with comparable lenses; Larger sensor than other bridge cameras; SLR-like body without the hassle of changing lenses; Weather-sealed; Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture; Generous zoom range; Great viewfinder; Swift performance; Plenty of enthusiast-friendly features including raw shooting; Wi-Fi and NFC wireless sharing.
Expensive compared to other bridge cameras; Menus respond slowly after burst shooting; Lens doesn't zoom very quickly; High ISO performance doesn't quite match RX100 II.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon G1X Mark III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Sony RX10

Panasonic FZ1000

$698
1 inch

Top deck display
Integrated ND filter

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony RX10 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Canon G1X Mark III

Panasonic FZ1000

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sony RX10

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$698
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX10 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Sony RX10

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$698
1 inch

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

$899
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX10 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$899
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Sony RX10 II

Sony RX10

Sony RX10 II

$698
1 inch

Less expensive

$998
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II

Canon G1X Mark III

Sony RX10 II

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$998
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Sony RX10 II

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Sony RX10

Fujifilm X70

$698
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX10 vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X70

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