Canon G7 X vs Nikon A

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G7 X vs Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and A (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and A (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was manufactured 16 months later than the A which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G7 X grades against the A with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Nikon Coolpix A. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Nikon A Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon G7 X provides physical measurements 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 A has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X vs the A.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and A is 88 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and A.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G7 X will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G7 X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.