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Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X MII
Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Later Model is Canon G9 X II
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon G7 X MIII versus Canon G9 X, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 3 years later than the G9 X and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the G9 X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Canon G9 X

 G7 X MIII G9 X 
ReleasedJuly 2019October 2015More recent by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon G7 X MIII

 G9 X G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G9 X

 G7 X MIII G9 X 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon G9 X has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X MIII versus Canon G9 X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MIII and the G9 X.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and G9 X is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and G9 X.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer G7 X MIII should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
64
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Street photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (304g)
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography details
Canon G9 X Sports photography details
64
quiet shooting (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
not so great battery power (235 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography highlights
Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
81
lighter than competitors (304g)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (235 CIPA)
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography advice
Canon G9 X Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (235 shots)
70
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MIII
Vlogging with Canon G9 X
86
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
39
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G9 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G9 X
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIICanon PowerShot G9 X
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Canon PowerShot G9 X
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-09 2015-10-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lbs) 209 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life 235 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $749 $399