Canon G7 X MII vs Canon SD940 IS

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon SD940 IS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and SD940 IS (12MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and SD940 IS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MII was brought out 6 years later than the SD940 IS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G7 X MII matches up vs the SD940 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Canon SD940 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Canon SD940 IS has proportions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon SD940 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII against the SD940 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and SD940 IS is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and SD940 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G7 X MII will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger G7 X MII provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.