Canon G3 X vs Canon G7 X MII

Here, we will be comparing the Canon G3 X vs Canon G7 X MII, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the G7 X MII (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1").

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The G3 X was introduced 8 months prior to the G7 X MII which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the G3 X grades versus the G7 X MII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and Canon G7 X MII Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X has outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X MII has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 X and the G7 X MII.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and G7 X MII is 60 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and G7 X MII.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged G3 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.