Canon G7 X vs Sony a1

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G7 X vs Sony a1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the G7 X (1") and a1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was released 7 years prior to the a1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the G7 X scores versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X vs Sony a1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X against the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and a1 is 88 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and a1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G7 X is going to be behind in sensor technology.