Canon G7 X MII vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon G7 X MII and Samsung NX1000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G7 X MII (1") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MII was released 3 years after the NX1000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G7 X MII scores vs the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MII vs the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and NX1000.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The more modern G7 X MII will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.