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Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(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
Canon G7 X MIII
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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

 G7 X G7 X MIII 

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

 G7 X MIII G7 X 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2014Newer by 58 months

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

 G7 X G7 X MIII 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography info
Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography info
63
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography highlights
Canon G7 X MIII Street photography highlights
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (304g)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (304 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Sports photography camera
Canon G7 X MIII as a Sports photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
64
quiet shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
terrible battery (235 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Canon G7 X MIII
80
lighter than competition (304 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (210 shots)
81
lighter than competition (304g)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography info
Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Canon G7 X MIII as a Vlogging camera
80
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (304 grams)
missing microphone socket
86
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition (304g)
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Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Canon G7 X MIII
 Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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