Canon G7 X vs Sony HX1
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Canon G7 X vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
Canon G7 X vs Sony HX1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G7 X versus Sony HX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the G7 X (1") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe G7 X was manufactured 5 years after the HX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G7 X matches up against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G7 X vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony HX1
G7 X | HX1 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | April 2009 | More modern by 66 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Canon G7 X
HX1 | G7 X |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony HX1
G7 X | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Canon G7 X vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X has got outside 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
See the Canon G7 X versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X vs the HX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.
Canon G7 X vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and HX1.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G7 X will resolve greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger G7 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Canon G7 X vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G7 X vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 40 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 304 grams (0.67 lb) | 544 grams (1.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 556 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-13L | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $490 | $47,999 |