Canon G7 X vs Canon SX150 IS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G7 X vs Canon SX150 IS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) and the G7 X (1") and SX150 IS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was released 2 years after the SX150 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera 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 SX150 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G7 X scores against the SX150 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X enjoys outside 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) whilst the Canon SX150 IS has measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X vs Canon SX150 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X vs the SX150 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and SX150 IS is 88 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and SX150 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger G7 X will have an advantage in sensor tech.