Canon G7 X vs Casio EX-ZR300

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon G7 X vs Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was brought out 2 years after the EX-ZR300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G7 X grades versus the EX-ZR300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X has got outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 X against the EX-ZR300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and EX-ZR300 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and EX-ZR300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G7 X will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G7 X should have a benefit in sensor innovation.