Canon G1X Mark II vs Sony A7 III Specifications

1.5 inch 233.8mm²
13.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 III

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon G1X G1X vs G1X Mark II	Sony A7 II A7 II vs A7 III
Successor:	Canon G1X Mark III G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III	Sony A7 IV A7 III vs A7 IV
General
Model Number:	G1X Mark II	A7 III
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCE-7M3
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$799.99	$1999.99
Street Price:	$599.00	$1,864.67
Date Available:	2014-04-30	2018-04-10
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.9 oz (563 g) includes batteries	33.3 oz (945 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 in. (116 x 74 x 66 mm)	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (127 x 96 x 74 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	13.1	24.2
Sensor Format:	1.5 inch	35mm
Sensor size:	233.75mm² (18.70mm x 12.50mm)	847.28mm² (35.60mm x 23.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	5.93 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	58	96
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5	25.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	14.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	581	3,730
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4160 x 3120 (13.0 MP, 4:3), 4352 x 2904 (12.6 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 3120 x 3120 (9.7 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 3120 (7.8 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1840 x 2304 (4.2 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1968 x 1112 (2.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.3	9.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony E
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 120mm	28 - 70mm
Focal Length (actual):	12.5 - 62.5mm	28 - 70mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture	f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)	Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points; Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF available.	EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.78x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.78x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:		18.8x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps	Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect	Scene Modes: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds	2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T))	n/a
Max Flash Sync:		1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot-Shoe	Multi Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-II
Other Memory:		Slot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-I
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi	Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch)	USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.01	0.57
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.14
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.24	0.57
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.3	9.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	163
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.5	9.7
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	33
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.3	9.7
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	30
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds	0.20 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.37 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.238 seconds	0.125 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	1.03 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.091 seconds	0.023 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds	1.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.5 seconds	0.9 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	240 shots	710 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		610 shots
Battery Life, Video:		115 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-12L	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	No
Internal Charging Supported:	No	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Optional EVF and grip available.