Canon G7 X vs Kodak Touch

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon G7 X versus Kodak Touch, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Touch (14MP) and the G7 X (1") and Touch (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was revealed 3 years after the Touch which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Kodak Touch being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the G7 X matches up versus the Touch in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Kodak EasyShare Touch. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery and Kodak Touch Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X has exterior 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 Kodak Touch has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon G7 X versus Kodak Touch in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 X compared to the Touch.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and Touch is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and Touch.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern G7 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.