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Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed September 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G5 X MII
Canon G7 X
(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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Later Model is Canon G7 X MII
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Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the G7 X (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1").

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The G5 X was brought out 13 months after the G7 X which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G5 X scores versus the G7 X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Canon G7 X

 G5 X G7 X 
LaunchedSeptember 2015September 2014Newer by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon G5 X

 G7 X G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Canon G7 X

 G5 X G7 X 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G5 X vs the G7 X.

Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and G7 X is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and G7 X.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger G5 X provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X
Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X
Street photography with Canon G7 X
83
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (304g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography factors
Canon G7 X Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
Canon G7 X as a Travel photography camera
78
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
80
lighter than competitors (304g)
has touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X
Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
69
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
69
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging features
Canon G7 X Vlogging features
79
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
81
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Canon G7 X
 Canon PowerShot G5 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Canon PowerShot G7 X
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-09-11 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 31
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 40s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 6.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 304g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 71
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 471 556
Other
Battery life 210 photos 210 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $490