Canon G1X Mark III vs Sony A7R IV

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Canon G1X Mark III vs Sony A7R IV

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

Go in depth with our full Canon G1X Mark III Review.
How does it shoot? Canon G1X Mark III in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the G1X Mark III.

35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A7R IV Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A7R IV in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A7R IV.
Compare Sony A7R IV image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7R IV conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A7R V

Buy From

Differences

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Sony A7R IV

Less expensive
$999 vs $3164
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
51 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
399g vs 665g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 7.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Sony A7R IV advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer video battery life
105 vs 85 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
More info

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

670 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
1440k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
70 vs 23 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read A7R IV User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Canon G1X Mark III

Canon G1X Mark III

All G1X Mark III Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Sony A7R IV

Body Only

All A7R IV Deals

Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon G1X Mark III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon G1X Mark III Shooter's Report

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7R IV Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon G1X

Canon G1X Mark III

Canon G1X

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$576
1.5 inch

Bigger pixels
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Canon G1X

Sony A7R IV

Canon G1X

$3287
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$576
1.5 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon G1X

Compared to 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)

Sony A7R IV

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$3287
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to 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

Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X70

$3287
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Canon R5

Canon G1X Mark III

Canon R5

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3399
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3287
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3399
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Canon G1X Mark III

Nikon Z7 II

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2330
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3287
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

Compare Other Cameras?