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Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Canon XC10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MIII
Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G7 X MII was unveiled 11 months after the XC10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 X MII matches up against the XC10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Canon XC10

 G7 X MII XC10 
RevealedFebruary 2016April 2015Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k1kCrisper screen (+1039k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon G7 X MII

 XC10 G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Canon XC10

 G7 X MII XC10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII features exterior dimensions 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 XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the XC10.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and XC10 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and XC10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon G7 X MII to give more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MII should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MII
Portrait photography with Canon XC10
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography info
Canon XC10 Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers focus by touch
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography details
Canon XC10 Sports photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
low battery (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography advice
Canon XC10 Travel photography advice
80
includes touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (265 CIPA)
43
offers focus by touch
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MII
Landscape photography with Canon XC10
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (265 shots)
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MII
Vlogging with Canon XC10
80
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Canon XC10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Canon XC10
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IICanon XC10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Canon XC10
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2015-04-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 DIGIC DV5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 12.8 x 9.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 122.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 20000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-241mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XF-AVC, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 gr (0.70 lb) 1040 gr (2.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $1,599