Canon G7 X vs Sony WX350

Here, we are looking at the Canon G7 X vs Sony WX350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the G7 X (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The G7 X was announced 8 months later than the WX350 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G7 X grades against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X compared to the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and WX350.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G7 X will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.