Canon G7 X vs Canon SX200 IS

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon G7 X versus Canon SX200 IS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and SX200 IS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was launched 5 years later than the SX200 IS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G7 X grades vs the SX200 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X offers exterior 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 SX200 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G7 X against the SX200 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and SX200 IS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and SX200 IS.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 X because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G7 X will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G7 X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.