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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X Comparison

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24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G1 X III and G7 X, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Canon. Canon G1 X III was introduced to market in October 2017 and Canon G7 X was launched in September 2014. As you can see, G7 X is 3 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Canon G7 X Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-09-15
  • 20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 6.5fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 304g. 103 x 60 x 40 mm

Canon G7 X was replaced by Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Canon PowerShot G7 X
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Image Processor
DIGIC 7 vs DIGIC 6 More Capable Processor
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 31 18 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 6.5fps 2.5 fps faster
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 7.0m 2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
13.84µm2 vs 5.82µm2 137% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Battery Life
210 shots vs 200 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Weight
304 g vs 399 g 95 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
100mm vs 72mm 28 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
4.2x vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot G7 X
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 6.5fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs 3.0-stops Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot G7 X
Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Canon G7 X has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 40 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.57″) and weighs 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X. Canon G7 X is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 18mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Canon G1 X III.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X.
Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G7 X is significantly lighter (95g ) than the Canon G1 X III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G7 X
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Average
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Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that G1 X III has a big advantage over G7 X which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Canon G7 X features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.


Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X: Sensor Comparison

Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Canon G7 X has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the G1 X III and G7 X sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 2.9x Larger sensor area than Canon G7 X. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Canon G7 X features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Canon G7 X is faster than Canon G1 X III at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon G7 X has 28mm longer reach than the Canon G1 X III. At f2.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G7 X
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G7 X
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G7 X
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G1 X III
G7 X
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon G7 X for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G7 X for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G7 X for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 6.5fps
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.5fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G7 X for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
304g
Body Thickness 40mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G7 X for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon G7 X: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Canon G7 X scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Canon G7 X
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #31 out of 62 in Large Sensor Compact cameras
Ranked #279 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G7 X in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon G1 X III.

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Canon G7 X vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon PowerShot G7 X
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2017-10-25 2014-09-15
Body Type Large sensor compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C 1'
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 332.27mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 24-100 mm (4.2x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range 10cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 6.5 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 304g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 103 x 60 x 40mm
Battery Life 200 shots 210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 71
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 556
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