Canon SL2 vs Canon G7 X MII

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SL2 vs Canon G7 X MII, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the G7 X MII (20MP) is relatively similar but the SL2 (APS-C) and G7 X MII (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was revealed 17 months after the G7 X MII which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL2 grades against the G7 X MII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Canon G7 X MII Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Canon G7 X MII has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Canon SL2 vs Canon G7 X MII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL2 vs the G7 X MII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and G7 X MII is 71 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and G7 X MII.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SL2 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SL2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.