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Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60

Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Updated by Canon T7i
Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
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Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the G7 X (20MP) is very comparable but the T6i (APS-C) and G7 X (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The T6i was introduced 5 months later than the G7 X which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T6i grades vs the G7 X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon G7 X

 T6i G7 X 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon T6i

 G7 X T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Canon G7 X

 T6i G7 X 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2014Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i enjoys external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon G7 X has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the T6i vs the G7 X.

Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and G7 X is 66 and 88 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and G7 X.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The T6i using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon T6i will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography advice
Canon G7 X Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
63
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6i
Street photography with Canon G7 X
70
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (304g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography highlights
Canon G7 X Sports photography highlights
61
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
bad battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography information
Canon G7 X Travel photography information
66
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
80
lighter than others (304 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging factors
Canon G7 X Vlogging factors
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
no image stabilization
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (304g)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon T6i vs Canon G7 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Canon G7 X
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iCanon PowerShot G7 X
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Canon PowerShot G7 X
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-06 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 19 31
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 40 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 304g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 71
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.7
DXO Low light rating 919 556
Other
Battery life 440 photos 210 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $749 $490