Canon G7 X vs Sony W570

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G7 X vs Sony W570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and W570 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X was introduced 3 years after the W570 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G7 X scores vs the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X has got external 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X against the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and W570 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and W570.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G7 X will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger G7 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.