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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replaced the Canon G5 X
Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MII
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G5 X MII versus Canon G7 X, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the G7 X (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The G5 X MII was revealed 4 years after the G7 X which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G5 X MII scores against the G7 X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Canon G7 X

 G5 X MII G7 X 
LaunchedJuly 2019September 2014More modern by 59 months

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon G5 X MII

 G7 X G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Canon G7 X

 G5 X MII G7 X 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII features external dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X MII versus Canon G7 X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G5 X MII vs the G7 X.

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and G7 X is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and G7 X.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern G5 X MII should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography information
Canon G7 X Portrait photography information
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography details
Canon G7 X Street photography details
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (304g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography factors
Canon G7 X Sports photography factors
65
silent mode (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography features
Canon G7 X Travel photography features
80
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
80
lighter than competitors (304g)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography features
Canon G7 X Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
69
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging details
Canon G7 X Vlogging details
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have external mic support
81
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (304g)
lack of mic jack
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Canon G7 X
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G7 X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-09 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 31
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 40s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 6.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 304g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 556
Other
Battery life 230 photos 210 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $490