Canon G7 X MII vs Canon SX710 HS

Let's look much closer at the Canon G7 X MII and Canon SX710 HS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is pretty close but the G7 X MII (1") and SX710 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MII was released 14 months after the SX710 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G7 X MII grades vs the SX710 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys external 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 SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MII and Canon SX710 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 X MII and the SX710 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and SX710 HS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and SX710 HS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G7 X MII offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher G7 X MII will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.