Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G9 X II

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G9 X II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the G9 X II (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1").

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The G7 X MII was announced 10 months earlier than the G9 X II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the G7 X MII grades vs the G9 X II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Canon G9 X II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MII offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X II has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G7 X MII and the G9 X II.

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

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and G9 X II.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older G7 X MII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.