Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Sony RX1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs RX1 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Sony RX1: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

  • Introduced in October 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-72mm (3x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115 x 77.9 x 51.4mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 2.0″)
  • 399g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

RX1

  • Introduced in December 2012
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 24 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 35-25mm (1x), f2.0-22.0
  • No WiFi
  • 113 x 65.4 x 69.6mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 2.7″)
  • 482g (15.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for RX1

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs RX1: The sensors

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III features a APS-C sized sensor, while the RX1 uses a Full frame sensor.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Sony RX1

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Sony RX1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

RX1
Sensor cleaning (3)
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 5
Auto Focus points (4)

49 25
Image stabilizer (3)
Articulated monitor (2)
Touch screen (2)
Weighs less (2)

399g
(12.9 oz.)		 482g
(15.5 oz.)
More portable (2)

460cm³
(29 cu.in.)		 514cm³
(32 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the optical image stabilizer, the articulated display and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III is made easy by the lower weight than the RX1, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 24 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony RX1

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

RX1
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Full frame
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 24.30
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.20
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

200 220

Conclusion: Advantages of the RX1 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 17 points for the RX1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

RX1
Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Built-in flash
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Sony RX1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and RX1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Sony RX1

24
17

We recommend Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III as better choice.