Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31
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Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Successor is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Released January 2015

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon G7 X versus Nikon L31, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and L31 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and L31 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The G7 X was released 4 months prior to the L31 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the G7 X grades against the L31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Nikon Coolpix L31. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Nikon L31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Nikon L31
G7 X | L31 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon G7 X
L31 | G7 X |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X and Nikon L31
G7 X | L31 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2015 | Same generation |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon G7 X versus Nikon L31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X and the L31.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and L31 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and L31.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X vs Nikon L31 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Nikon Coolpix L31 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Nikon Coolpix L31 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 40 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 304 grams (0.67 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 556 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-13L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $490 | $0 |