Canon 400D vs Canon G7 X

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 400D and Canon G7 X, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and G7 X (20MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and G7 X (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 400D was announced 9 years before the G7 X and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the 400D grades against the G7 X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 400D and Canon PowerShot G7 X. The whole galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery and Canon G7 X Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 400D has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Canon G7 X has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 400D against the G7 X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and G7 X is 69 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and G7 X.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 400D having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G7 X will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 400D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.