Canon M5 vs Canon G7 X

In this article, we are comparing the Canon M5 vs Canon G7 X, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the G7 X (20MP) is very comparable but the M5 (APS-C) and G7 X (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The M5 was unveiled 2 years later than the G7 X and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M5 grades vs the G7 X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 & Canon PowerShot G7 X. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Canon G7 X Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M5 has outer measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Canon G7 X has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M5 versus the G7 X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and G7 X is 77 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and G7 X.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M5 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern M5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.