Canon 7D MII vs Canon G1 X II

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon 7D MII and Canon G1 X II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and G1 X II (13MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and G1 X II (1.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 7D MII was released 8 months later than the G1 X II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7D MII scores against the G1 X II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Canon G1 X II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII comes with outside dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Canon G1 X II has sizing of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7D MII versus the G1 X II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and G1 X II is 55 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and G1 X II.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7D MII due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 7D MII will provide more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 7D MII should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.