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Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MIII
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and A (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and A (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MII was announced 2 years later than the A and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G7 X MII scores versus the A in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Nikon A

 G7 X MII A 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2013More recent by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Canon G7 X MII

 A G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Nikon A

 G7 X MII A 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII comes with outer dimensions 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 Nikon A has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MII versus the A.

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A size comparison

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

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and A.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X MII will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G7 X MII provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A Portrait photography highlights
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon A as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
71
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (299g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography factors
Nikon A Sports photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
low battery (265 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A as a Travel photography camera
80
offers touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (265 CIPA)
63
lighter than average in class (299g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MII
Landscape photography with Nikon A
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (265 CIPA)
54
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging features
Nikon A Vlogging features
80
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
31
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Nikon A
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IINikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix A
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2013-06-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 11.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319g (0.70 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $778