Canon G7 X MIII vs Nikon A
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Nikon A Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
- Announced July 2019
- Earlier Model is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2013

Canon G7 X MIII vs Nikon A Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and A (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and A (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

The G7 X MIII was brought out 6 years later than the A and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MIII matches up versus the A with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Nikon A Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Nikon Coolpix A. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Nikon A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Nikon A
G7 X MIII | A | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 75 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Canon G7 X MIII
A | G7 X MIII |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Nikon A
G7 X MIII | A | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Canon G7 X MIII vs Nikon A Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MIII features physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon A has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Canon G7 X MIII and Nikon A in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MIII against the A.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and A is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and A.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MIII because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon G7 X MIII will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MIII should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon G7 X MIII vs Nikon A Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Nikon Coolpix A | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Nikon Coolpix A |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-07-09 | 2013-06-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/25600 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 11.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304g (0.67 lbs) | 299g (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1164 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 images | 230 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $749 | $778 |