Canon G7 X MII vs Samsung ST30

Here, we are comparing the Canon G7 X MII and Samsung ST30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was released 5 years after the ST30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 X MII matches up vs the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MII provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MII and Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X MII versus the ST30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and ST30 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and ST30.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G7 X MII will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.