Canon G7 X vs Sony A6400

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G7 X vs Sony A6400, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the G7 X (1") and A6400 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G7 X grades versus the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X comes with exterior 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) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the G7 X against the A6400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and A6400 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and A6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A6400 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G7 X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.