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Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II 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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MII
Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
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Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon G7 X versus Canon G9 X II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the G9 X II (20MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1").

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The G7 X was revealed 3 years earlier than the G9 X II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G7 X grades vs the G9 X II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon G9 X II

 G7 X G9 X II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon G7 X

 G9 X II G7 X 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2014Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Canon G9 X II

 G7 X G9 X II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X provides outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon G9 X II has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 X compared to the G9 X II.

Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and G9 X II is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and G9 X II.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older G7 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
64
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography factors
Canon G9 X II Street photography factors
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (304g)
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Sports photography camera
Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
low battery life (235 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Travel photography camera
Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (210 per charge)
78
lighter than competition (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography advice
Canon G9 X II Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (210 per charge)
70
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging factors
Canon G9 X II Vlogging factors
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (304g)
does not have external mic support
39
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon G7 X vs Canon G9 X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Canon G9 X II
 Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2017-01-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per second 8.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 65
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.5
DXO Low light score 556 522
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 235 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $490 $530