Canon G7 X vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon G7 X and Sony A200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and A200 (10MP) and the G7 X (1") and A200 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was introduced 6 years later than the A200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G7 X grades vs the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X has outer 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 Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X and Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 X vs the A200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and A200 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and A200.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G7 X will offer more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G7 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.