Canon G7 X vs Canon G7 X MIII

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.

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.

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.

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.