Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X
75 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
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88 Imaging
51 Features
75 Overall
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Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched March 2012
- Refreshed by Canon G1 X II
(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
- Introduced September 2014
- Replacement is Canon G7 X MII

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and G7 X (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and G7 X (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The G1 X was brought out 3 years earlier than the G7 X which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G1 X grades against the G7 X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Canon PowerShot G7 X. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Canon G7 X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Canon G7 X
G1 X | G7 X | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon G1 X
G7 X | G1 X | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | March 2012 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Canon G7 X
G1 X | G7 X | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 X against the G7 X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and G7 X is 75 and 88 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and G7 X.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G7 X will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G1 X vs Canon G7 X Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G7 X | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Canon PowerShot G7 X |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-03-29 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1.5" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 18.7 x 14mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 261.8mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 31 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 20cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 40s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 6.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 534 gr (1.18 lb) | 304 gr (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 60 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 644 | 556 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 210 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $649 | $490 |