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Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon G7 X versus Sony HX90V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the G7 X (1") and HX90V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was launched 7 months prior to the HX90V and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G7 X matches up vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sony HX90V

 G7 X HX90V 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon G7 X

 HX90V G7 X 
RevealedApril 2015September 2014Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sony HX90V

 G7 X HX90V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has got exterior measurements 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X vs the HX90V.

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and HX90V.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G7 X will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G7 X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
63
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Sony HX90V
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than competition in class (304g)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (210 per charge)
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (210 shots)
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
missing mic socket
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon G7 X vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-15 2015-04-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $490 $440