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Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X

Portability
76
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X
  • Renewed by Canon G1 X III
Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MII
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Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon G1 X II versus Canon G7 X, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and G7 X (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and G7 X (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X II was brought out 7 months before the G7 X so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G1 X II scores vs the G7 X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Canon G7 X

 G1 X II G7 X 

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon G1 X II

 G7 X G1 X II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2014More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Canon G7 X

 G1 X II G7 X 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Canon G7 X has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 X II vs the G7 X.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and G7 X is 76 and 88 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and G7 X.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G7 X will deliver more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G7 X as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
63
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X II
Street photography with Canon G7 X
73
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1.5")
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
more heavy than average in class (553 grams)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography information
Canon G7 X Sports photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G1 X II
Travel photography with Canon G7 X
67
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than average in class (553g)
80
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
features touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
64
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging features
Canon G7 X Vlogging features
71
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (553 grams)
80
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Canon G7 X
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G7 X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2014-09-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 31
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 40 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 553 grams (1.22 pounds) 304 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 71
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.7
DXO Low light rating 581 556
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $799 $490