Canon G5 X vs Nikon D7100

Below is a extended overview of the Canon G5 X and Nikon D7100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is fairly similar but the G5 X (1") and D7100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X was introduced 2 years later than the D7100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the G5 X matches up vs the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Nikon D7100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery and Nikon D7100 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G5 X provides outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G5 X and Nikon D7100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G5 X compared to the D7100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and D7100 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and D7100.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G5 X having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D7100 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G5 X will have an edge in sensor tech.