Canon 7D vs Canon G5 X

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 7D vs Canon G5 X, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the G5 X (20MP) is relatively close but the 7D (APS-C) and G5 X (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The 7D was brought out 6 years earlier than the G5 X and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7D grades versus the G5 X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D and Canon PowerShot G5 X. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery and Canon G5 X Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D features external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Canon G5 X has proportions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7D compared to the G5 X.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and G5 X is 56 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and G5 X.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G5 X will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 7D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.