Canon G7 X vs Canon SX710 HS

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G7 X vs Canon SX710 HS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is pretty close but the G7 X (1") and SX710 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was launched 3 months prior to the SX710 HS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G7 X scores against the SX710 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX710 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X compared to the SX710 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and SX710 HS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and SX710 HS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G7 X contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.