Canon G7 X vs Canon S90
88 Imaging
51 Features
75 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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Canon G7 X vs Canon S90 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2014
- Later Model is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Launched April 2010
- Replacement is Canon S95

Canon G7 X vs Canon S90 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Canon G7 X versus Canon S90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and S90 (10MP) and the G7 X (1") and S90 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

The G7 X was brought out 4 years later than the S90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon S90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the G7 X grades vs the S90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G7 X vs Canon S90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot S90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon S90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon S90
G7 X | S90 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon G7 X
S90 | G7 X |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X and Canon S90
G7 X | S90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Canon G7 X vs Canon S90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X features external 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 S90 has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G7 X versus Canon S90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the G7 X compared to the S90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and S90 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Canon S90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and S90.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G7 X will offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern G7 X will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Canon S90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X vs Canon S90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot S90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot S90 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2010-04-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 40 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304 grams (0.67 lb) | 195 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 46 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 556 | 185 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $490 | $599 |