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Canon PowerShot G7 X vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G7 X

Canon PowerShot G7 X

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot G7 X, made by Canon, is a powerful Large Sensor Compact camera. Announced on Sept. 15, 2014.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 31 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NB-13L

The battery of this camera can last up to 210 shots per charge with the included NB-13L battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on Feb. 18, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot G7 X, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot G7 X

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 31 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NB-13L

The battery of this camera can last up to 265 shots per charge with the included NB-13L battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
No
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 31 31

Connectivity

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 23.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 12.7 0.0
DXO low light ISO 556.0 0.0
DXO overall score 71.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
AKA - -
announced Sept. 15, 2014 Feb. 18, 2016
Body type Large Sensor Compact Large sensor compact
brand Canon Canon
msrp $549.00 $499.00
model Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Predecessor model Canon PowerShot G7 X
Successor model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Lense

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
AE bracketing
No
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 6.5 fps 8.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 40 15
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Battery life 210 shots 265 shots
Battery model NB-13L NB-13L
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm 106 x 61 x 42mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 304 grs 319 grs

Screen

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Max image resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor resolution 20 20
Sensor size 1″ 1″
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)

Viewfinder

Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder