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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Canon G7 X
  • Later Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and Sony HX90V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the G7 X MII (1") and HX90V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MII was launched 11 months later than the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G7 X MII scores versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sony HX90V

 G7 X MII HX90V 
IntroducedFebruary 2016April 2015Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon G7 X MII

 HX90V G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sony HX90V

 G7 X MII HX90V 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MII provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon G7 X MII and Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MII vs the HX90V.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and HX90V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G7 X MII will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MII is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography advice
Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
64
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
bad battery pack (265 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
79
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (265 shots)
76
better than average battery (360 shots)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
80
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic port
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic jack
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-18 2015-04-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $440