Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII
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Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Successor is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
- Previous Model is Canon G7 X MII
Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G7 X and Canon G7 X MIII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the G7 X MIII (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G7 X was launched 5 years earlier than the G7 X MIII which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the G7 X grades versus the G7 X MIII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Canon G7 X MIII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon G7 X MIII
G7 X | G7 X MIII |
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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Canon G7 X
G7 X MIII | G7 X | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | September 2014 | Newer by 58 months |
Common features in the Canon G7 X and Canon G7 X MIII
G7 X | G7 X MIII | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X has physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon G7 X MIII has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Canon G7 X and Canon G7 X MIII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X and the G7 X MIII.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and G7 X MIII is 88 and 88 respectively.
Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and G7 X MIII.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged G7 X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2019-07-09 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 8 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 40 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/25600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames per sec | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file 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) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304 gr (0.67 lb) | 304 gr (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 556 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 235 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $490 | $749 |