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Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MIII
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Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon G7 X versus Canon G7 X MII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the G7 X MII (20MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1").

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The G7 X was launched 17 months prior to the G7 X MII making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G7 X grades versus the G7 X MII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon G7 X MII

 G7 X G7 X MII 

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Canon G7 X

 G7 X MII G7 X 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2014Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Canon G7 X MII

 G7 X G7 X MII 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon G7 X MII has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X versus Canon G7 X MII 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 vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 X versus the G7 X MII.

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII size comparison

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

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and G7 X MII.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The older G7 X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography information
Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography information
64
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Canon G7 X MII
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Canon G7 X MII
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Canon G7 X MII
80
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (210 shots)
80
provides touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography info
Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (210 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (265 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Canon G7 X MII as a Vlogging camera
81
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (304g)
doesn't have mic jack
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Canon G7 X MII
 Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2016-02-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 DIGIC 7
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 31
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 40 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 lbs) 319g (0.70 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 265 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $490 $699