Canon G7 X vs Sony A6000

Lets look more closely at the Canon G7 X vs Sony A6000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively similar but the G7 X (1") and A6000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X was revealed 5 months after the A6000 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G7 X grades vs the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has got physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X against the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and A6000 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and A6000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6000 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.