Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G9 X

In this article, we are looking at the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G9 X, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1").

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The G7 X MII was announced 5 months after the G9 X and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G7 X MII matches up versus the G9 X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Canon PowerShot G9 X. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Canon G9 X Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Canon G9 X has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G9 X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the G9 X.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and G9 X is 88 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and G9 X.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.