Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X. The full galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Canon G7 X Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.