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Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MIII
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 and Canon G7 X MII, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the G7 X MII (20MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and G7 X MII (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 180 was revealed within a month of the G7 X MII so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 180 being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the G7 X MII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Canon G7 X MII

 ELPH 180 G7 X MII 

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Canon ELPH 180

 G7 X MII ELPH 180 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Canon G7 X MII

 ELPH 180 G7 X MII 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2016Same age

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Canon ELPH 180 and Canon G7 X MII in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the G7 X MII.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and G7 X MII is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and G7 X MII.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The ELPH 180 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography features
Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography features
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography details
Canon G7 X MII Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography features
Canon G7 X MII Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
bad battery power (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography info
Canon G7 X MII Travel photography info
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
79
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (265 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography advice
Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (265 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Canon G7 X MII
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
80
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Canon G7 X MII
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-05 2016-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 7
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 31
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 319 grams (0.70 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 265 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $699