Canon G7 X vs Canon SX620 HS

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon G7 X and Canon SX620 HS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is very comparable but the G7 X (1") and SX620 HS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was released 20 months earlier than the SX620 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X scores against the SX620 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery and Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX620 HS has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G7 X compared to the SX620 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and SX620 HS is 88 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and SX620 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The G7 X comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged G7 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.