Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Canon G7 X
- Renewed by Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe G7 X MII was revealed 3 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X MII grades against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
G7 X MII | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | December 2012 | More modern by 39 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon G7 X MII
XZ-2 iHS | G7 X MII |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
G7 X MII | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MII versus the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and XZ-2 iHS is 88 and 85 respectively.
Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G7 X MII will resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon G7 X MII vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 319g (0.70 lb) | 346g (0.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 shots | 340 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $699 | $450 |