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Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X
  • New Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X MII
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Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the G7 X MIII (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1").

Photography Glossary

The G7 X MII was introduced 4 years earlier than the G7 X MIII and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G7 X MII scores vs the G7 X MIII for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 G7 X MII G7 X MIII 

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

 G7 X MIII G7 X MII 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2016Fresher by 41 months

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

 G7 X MII G7 X MIII 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII offers outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X MIII has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the G7 X MIII.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and G7 X MIII is 88 and 88 respectively.

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

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and G7 X MIII.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older G7 X MII will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography information
Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography information
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Canon G7 X MIII as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (304 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Sports photography camera
Canon G7 X MIII as a Sports photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
low battery life (265 per charge)
no phase detect AF
64
quiet shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
low battery power (235 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography advice
Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography advice
79
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (265 per charge)
81
lighter than competition (304g)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (235 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography details
Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (265 shots)
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MII
Vlogging with Canon G7 X MIII
80
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone socket
86
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition (304 grams)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Canon G7 X MIII
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2019-07-09
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/25600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lb) 304 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 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 265 photographs 235 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $749