Canon G7 X MII vs Nikon P310

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon G7 X MII versus Nikon P310, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and P310 (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and P310 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was revealed 3 years later than the P310 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G7 X MII grades vs the P310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys outer 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 Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the P310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and P310 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and P310.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G7 X MII will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.