Canon G7 X vs Sony HX80

Its time to look closer at the Canon G7 X versus Sony HX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very well matched but the G7 X (1") and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was introduced 17 months before the HX80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G7 X grades versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G7 X features outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X and the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and HX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G7 X will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged G7 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.