Canon G7 X vs Sony W380

Lets look closer at the Canon G7 X vs Sony W380, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the G7 X (1") and W380 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was launched 4 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G7 X matches up against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X vs Sony W380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X against the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and W380 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and W380.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G7 X will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G7 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.