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Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Canon XC10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MII
Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1").

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The G7 X was unveiled 6 months earlier than the XC10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G7 X scores vs the XC10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon XC10

 G7 X XC10 
Display resolution1040k1kSharper display (+1039k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon G7 X

 XC10 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Canon XC10

 G7 X XC10 
LaunchedSeptember 2014April 2015Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X has exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon XC10 has proportions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X and the XC10.

Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and XC10 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and XC10.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon G7 X to deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography info
Canon XC10 Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (304g)
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
has touch focus
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (1,040 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography highlights
Canon XC10 Sports photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.8 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography factors
Canon XC10 Travel photography factors
80
lighter than others (304 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
43
has touch focus
really wide (24mm)
heavier than others (1,040 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography factors
Canon XC10 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging advice
Canon XC10 Vlogging advice
81
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (304 grams)
missing external mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,040g)
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Canon G7 X vs Canon XC10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Canon XC10
 Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon XC10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon XC10
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2015-04-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 DIGIC DV5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 12.8 x 9.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 122.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 20000
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-241mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 40 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XF-AVC, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 lbs) 1040g (2.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $490 $1,599