Sony RX10 III and Canon G3X features same size of 1″ sensor , but the do have some variations in the core specification, let’s find out.
Sony RX10 III vs. Canon G3X – Specification Comparison
Features/ Models
Sony RX10 III
Canon G3X
Megapixel
20 megapixels
20 megapixels
Sensor size
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
Optical Zoom
25X
25x
Aperture range
F2.4 – F4.0
F2.8 – F5.6
Macro Range
3 cm
5cm
Image processor
Bionz X
DIGIC 6
Image Stabilization
Optical
Optical
AF system
Contrast Detect
Contrast Detect
AF Points
25 AF points
31 AF points
ISO
Auto, 125 – 12800 (expands to 64-25600)
Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 25600)
Shutter Min/ mix
30-1/32000
30 – 1/2000
Continuous shooting speed
14 fps
5.9 fps
Video
4K @ 30Fps
1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Display
3.0″ 1.228m-Dot Tilting Xtra Fine LCD
3.2″ tilting 1620k TFT LCD screen
Viewfinder
Electronic
Electronic
Hot shoe
Yes
Yes
Wireless
WiFi and NFC
with NFC
Battery life
420 Shots
300 shots
Dimensions
133 x 94 x 127 mm
123 x 77 x 105 mm of
Weight
1051 g g
733 g
Sensor
Both camera does feature 20MPO 1″ sensor , but if we look in details we will find the difference from beginning. The Sony RX10 III features a 20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS CMOS sensor, which utilizes both back-illuminated and stacked technologies on the other side we have Canon G3X camera that uses a traditional 20 MP CMOS sensor and it is still unconfirmed that it uses BSI back-illuminated technology or not, however the ISO range of both the camera is same and we can’t comment on image quality until we see High ISO test between these two camera.
Sony RX10 III
Canon G3X
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS
Utilizes both back-illuminated and stacked technologies
back-illuminated (unconfirmed)
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, XAVC S
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Lens:
The Aperture Range: We can clearly see that Sony RX10 II lens is 0.04 stop brighter than the G3X, that will sure create a noticeable difference under test environment.
Capture better Macro with Sony RX10 III – The Sony RX10 III allows you to go more closer to ur subject, the Sony RX10 III features macro closeup ramge of 3cm on the other side the Canon G3X is limited to 5cm of macro closeup.
Take a look at the table for lens specification comparison
Sony RX10 III
Canon G3X
Optical: 25x
Optical: 25x
Clear Image Zoom: 2x
Digital: 4x
Digital: 4x
EFL: 8.8-220mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-600mm)
EFL: 8.8-220mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-600mm)
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, 18 elements in 13 groups 6 Aspherical, 8 ED
No detailed info
Aperture f/2.4 (W) – 4 (T) to f/16
Aperture: f/2.8 (W) – 5.6 (T)
Lot of detailed information available about the Sony RX10 III lens, however we are were unable to drag out the details of Canon G3X at the moment.
Based on Lens specification we the Sony Wins the match.
Video
Sony RX10 III
Canon G3X
Video Max Res: 3840 x 2160p: 30 fps, 24 fpsUp to 4 GB or 29 Minutes
Video Max Res: 1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fpsUp to 29 Minutes 59 Seconds
Sony RX10 III does have upper hand when we talk about Video quality, Sony RX10 III features 4K video recording with advance audio controls.
Audio Capture
The Sony RX10 III clear wins in audio capture section since the camera gives more options more users
Sony RX10 III
Canon G3X
Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Audio: AAC LC
Shutter: Sony features Hybrid shutter and advance image processor and that’s why the continuous shooting speed of RX10 III touches upto 14 fps mark whereas the continuous shooting speed of Canon G3X remains limited to 5.9 fps. The Max shutter range of Sony RX10 III is also high (1/32000) compared to Canon (1/2000).
Battery life: The battery life is also very important thing, Sony RX10 III will allow you to capture 120+ more compared to Canon G3X (420 vs 300).
Verdict: The Sony RX10 III sensor uses back-illuminated + stacked technologies combined with bit bright lens made by Zeiss and another biggest advantage is Sony RX10 III is able to record 4k video whereas the Canon remains limited to Full HD video only and traditional CMOS sensor
For still shooters as well as Videographers we recommend you to buy Sony RX10 III camera..
iFixit tear-down the Canon G1X Mark II camera, The Canon G1X Mark II camera carry around 1.5 inch sensor and one of the best compact camera available in the market today. The camera tear-down revels the inside story of G1X MK II.
The Pentax K-1 DSLR uses 36 Megapixel CMOS sensor of ultra popular Sony A7R camera. The camera is powered advanced PRIME IV image processing engine that is responsible for the overall speed of the camera. With the help of ultra popluar sensor and advance image processor the camera is able to secure ISO range of 204800 ISO. The Pentax K-1 doesn’t uses low-pass filter and also uses AA Filter Simulator function to reduce moire when needed.
Pentax DSLRs, the K-1 is equipped with a 5-axis Shake Reduction system that can counter the effects of camera shake by up to 5 stops. This larger system is optimized for the full-frame sensor and can account for yaw, pitch, and roll as well as vertical and horizontal motion of the camera. Also, due to the stabilization being incorporated into the K-1’s body, it functions with every K-mount lens.
The camera uses d SAFOX 12 AF sensor that features 33 AF points and 25 of them are of cross type, on the rear side of the camera awe have 3.2″ cross-tilt LCD monitor, which can tilt upward 90°, down 44°, and left and right 35° for numerous positions.
unfortunately the camera remains limited to Full HD video mode and unable to shoot 4K like other competitive DSLRs, additionally the camera uses Super Resolution mode that composites multiple images together and an AstroTracer function that combines with the built-in GPS to minimize star trails during long exposures.
Finally we got the Panasonic GX80 Leaked Images and Specification, according to the tipster the F80 is the first Panasonic camera that doesn’t carry low-pass filter inside it that means 10% improvement in resolving power.
As we have said earlier the Panasonic GX80 is a smaller version of Panasonic GX8 camera. Take a look at the rumored specification below.
– 16MP sensor
– Lumix G first low-pass-less in the series. About 10% improvement in resolving power
– New Venus engine
– 4K video, 4K Photo
– 5-axis camera shake correction of the new development
– AF 0.07 seconds. DFD technology
– 4K post focus (focus Select)
– 2.764 million dot EVF. Magnification 1.39x (35mm equivalent 0.7-fold)
– 3.0 inches 1.04 million dot LCD monitor. Tilting. 80 degrees upward and 45 degrees tilt down
– Wi-Fi built-in
– Creative style. 22 types of filters. New development L.Monochrome mode of
The camera will also feature post-focus feature and a option to record 4K videos. The camera also features built in DFD AF system that will enable high speed shooting speed of 0.07 sec.
Panasonic GX85 GX80 Camera is rumored to announce soon, the upcoming camera is actually a smaller version of Panasonic GX8 camera. The camera will arrive with post focus and 4K recording option. It will arrive in two colors possibly colors black (DMC-GX85KK) and silver (DMC-GX85KS).
Nest week Panasonic is rumored to announce Leica 12mm F1.8 Lens, and the same time we may see Panasonic GX80 announcement. That also confirms that No GM series (entry level camera coming soon).
The upcoming camera will be known as GX80 not 85 (rumor correction)
Sony RX10 II is announced few days ago and I am surprised to see the quality of images coming stright out of camera, actually you don’t need a DSLR if you have the RX10 II camera with u. The camera actually changes the definition bridge camera for me.
Starting from the best
Before I begin I must tell you I am a big fan of Steve Huff, he just published some samples of RX10 II camera you can check it here
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Sony RX10 III and Canon G3X features same size of 1″ sensor , but the do have some variations in the core specification, let’s find out.
