Canon 7D vs Canon G3 X

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 7D vs Canon G3 X, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the G3 X (20MP) is pretty similar but the 7D (APS-C) and G3 X (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The 7D was launched 6 years earlier than the G3 X and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7D scores against the G3 X for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D and Canon PowerShot G3 X. The complete galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Canon G3 X Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D has got external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Canon G3 X has proportions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7D vs the G3 X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and G3 X is 56 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and G3 X.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G3 X will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.