Canon G1 X II vs Canon G7 X MIII

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G1 X II versus Canon G7 X MIII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and G7 X MIII (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and G7 X MIII (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was brought out 6 years prior to the G7 X MIII which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G1 X II grades against the G7 X MIII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Canon G7 X MIII Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X MIII has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon G1 X II versus Canon G7 X MIII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X II compared to the G7 X MIII.

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

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and G7 X MIII.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G7 X MIII will resolve more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.