Canon G7 X vs Sony A6100

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G7 X versus Sony A6100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very well matched but the G7 X (1") and A6100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X was brought out 6 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G7 X scores versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X versus Sony A6100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X vs the A6100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and A6100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and A6100.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6100 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G7 X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.