Sony A6300 vs Canon G7X Mark III

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Sony A6300 vs Canon G7X Mark III

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony A6300 advantages over Canon G7X Mark III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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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

400 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G7X Mark III advantages over Sony A6300

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
125 vs 44 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 11.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
76 vs 22 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/25600 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Sony A6300

Sony A6000

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A6000

Canon G7X Mark III

Sony A6000

$758
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Sony A6000

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Sony A6300

Canon G7X Mark II

$846
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$675
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6300 vs Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G7X Mark II

$758
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$675
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

$846
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Canon G7X Mark III

Fujifilm X-A3

$758
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony A6500

Sony A6300

Sony A6500

$846
APS-C

Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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Canon G7X Mark III

Sony A6500

$758
1 inch

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

$1198
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Sony A6300

Canon G5X Mark II

$846
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G5X Mark II

$758
1 inch

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

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