Canon G7 X vs Nikon S6200

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G7 X vs Nikon S6200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and S6200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was brought out 3 years after the S6200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S6200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G7 X grades vs the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X offers outer dimensions 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 S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X compared to the S6200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and S6200 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and S6200.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G7 X will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent G7 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.