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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G5 X
Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Old Model is Canon G7 X MII
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the G7 X MIII (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The G5 X MII was released within a month of the G7 X MIII which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the G5 X MII matches up against the G7 X MIII with 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 MIII

 G5 X MII G7 X MIII 

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

 G7 X MIII G5 X MII 

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

 G5 X MII G7 X MIII 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2019Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Canon G7 X MIII has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G5 X MII and the G7 X MIII.

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and G7 X MIII is 86 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and G7 X MIII.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography advice
Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography advice
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography information
Canon G7 X MIII Street photography information
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography info
Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography info
65
silent shutter (1/25,600s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
65
quiet shutter (1/25,600s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
low battery (235 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography information
Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography information
80
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (230 per charge)
81
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (235 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography information
Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (230 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (235 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Vlogging camera
Canon G7 X MIII as a Vlogging camera
80
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external microphone socket
86
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than others in class (304g)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Canon G7 X MIII
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2019-07-09
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 DIGIC 8
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/25600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
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") 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 235 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $749