Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X MII

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G1 X III versus Canon G7 X MII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the G7 X MII (20MP) is pretty similar but the G1 X III (APS-C) and G7 X MII (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X III was manufactured 21 months after the G7 X MII which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G1 X III matches up versus the G7 X MII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III & Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery & Canon G7 X MII Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III has got physical measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Canon G7 X MII has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X III versus Canon G7 X MII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G1 X III and the G7 X MII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and G7 X MII is 82 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and G7 X MII.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X III featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G1 X III will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer G1 X III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.