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Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MII
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G7 X and Nikon A900, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the A900 (20MP) is very close but the G7 X (1") and A900 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was launched 17 months earlier than the A900 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G7 X matches up against the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Nikon A900

 G7 X A900 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon G7 X

 A900 G7 X 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2014Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Nikon A900

 G7 X A900 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X and the A900.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and A900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and A900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The G7 X offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged G7 X will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography advice
Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
63
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography factors
Nikon A900 Street photography factors
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (304g)
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography information
Nikon A900 Sports photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography info
Nikon A900 Travel photography info
80
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
74
lighter than others (289g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography advice
Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
69
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X
Vlogging with Nikon A900
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon G7 X vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot G7 XNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-15 2016-02-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest 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 gr (0.67 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $490 $400