Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelPowerShot G7 X Mark IIICyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      MSRP$749$650 EU: €650 UK: £550
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,60080 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      ProcessorDIGIC 8Bionz X
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3648 X 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2736 x 1824, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1944
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Outdoors, Shade, Tungsten, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points315
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Focal Length8.8 - 36.8 mm8.8 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 100 mm24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom4.2x2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDWhiteMagic TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/25600 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 8.3 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8.8 MP
      Up to 24 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 233 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments
      Video Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 120 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s]
      AVCHD/MP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/240/250/480/500/1000 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo InputNo
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Dimensions105 x 61 x 41 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.61")102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.9 x 2.8"6.5 x 4.5 x 3"
      Package Weight1.21 lb1.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Battery PackNB-13LNP-BX1
      Battery Life235 shots220 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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