Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5
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Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2014
- Newer Model is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4

Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1").

The G7 X was launched 6 months before the 1 J5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G7 X scores against the 1 J5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Nikon 1 J5. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Nikon 1 J5
G7 X | 1 J5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Canon G7 X
1 J5 | G7 X |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X and Nikon 1 J5
G7 X | 1 J5 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | April 2015 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X vs the 1 J5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and 1 J5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and 1 J5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon 1 J5 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Nikon 1 J5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Nikon 1 J5 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2015-04-03 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 5A |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 171 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon 1 |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 40 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
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 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304 grams (0.67 pounds) | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 556 | 479 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 250 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | EN-EL24 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $490 | $497 |