Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Canon G7 X MII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Canon G7 X MII
ELPH 180 | G7 X MII |
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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Canon ELPH 180
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2016 | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Canon G7 X MII Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | |
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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 |