Canon M100 vs Canon G7 X MII

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon M100 vs Canon G7 X MII, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the G7 X MII (20MP) is pretty similar but the M100 (APS-C) and G7 X MII (1") come with different sensor size.

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The M100 was launched 19 months later than the G7 X MII which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M100 matches up against the G7 X MII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery and Canon G7 X MII Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M100 has external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon G7 X MII has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs).

Examine the Canon M100 vs Canon G7 X MII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M100 versus the G7 X MII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and G7 X MII is 88 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and G7 X MII.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon M100 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher M100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.