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Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Successor is Sony a5100
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Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G7 X versus Sony a5000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G7 X (1") and a5000 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was introduced 9 months later than the a5000 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G7 X matches up vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony a5000

 G7 X a5000 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2014Fresher by 9 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Canon G7 X

 a5000 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony a5000

 G7 X a5000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X has got outside 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 Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X versus the a5000.

Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and a5000.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The G7 X has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more modern G7 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography factors
Sony a5000 Portrait photography factors
63
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
70
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography details
Sony a5000 Street photography details
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (304 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography factors
Sony a5000 Sports photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
59
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Sony a5000
80
lighter than others (304 grams)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (210 CIPA)
78
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography info
Sony a5000 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (210 CIPA)
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5000 as a Vlogging camera
80
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (304 grams)
does not have external microphone jack
32
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Canon G7 X vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sony a5000
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Sony Alpha a5000
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-15 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 13.0
DXO Low light score 556 1089
Other
Battery life 210 shots 420 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $490 $448