Canon G7 X vs Canon N100

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon G7 X and Canon N100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and N100 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and N100 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was revealed 9 months later than the N100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon N100 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 X matches up against the N100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot N100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon N100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G7 X comes with external measurements 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 N100 has specifications of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X against the N100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and N100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and N100.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G7 X will result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger G7 X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.