Canon G7 X vs Sony W220

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon G7 X versus Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and W220 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was brought out 5 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G7 X grades vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X features 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon G7 X versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 X vs the W220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and W220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and W220.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G7 X will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger G7 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.