Canon G7 X vs Sony A700

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G7 X vs Sony A700, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and A700 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and A700 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was released 6 years later than the A700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G7 X grades against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X vs Sony A700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and A700 is 88 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and A700.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G7 X will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G7 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.