Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X Comparison

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Canon G7 X MII

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G7 X MII and G5 X, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Canon. Canon G7 X MII was introduced to market in February 2016 and Canon G5 X was launched in September 2015. There is only 5 months difference between G7 X MII and G5 X so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

G7 X MII and G5 X are members of Canon's PowerShot G X series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Canon PowerShot G X Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Canon G5 X MII	2019	20.0MP - 1″	30.0 fps	111 x 61 x 46mm	340g
Canon G7 X MIII	2019	20.0MP - 1'	30.0 fps	105 x 61 x 41mm	304g
Canon G9 X II	2017	20.0MP - 1'	8.2 fps	98 x 58 x 31mm	206g
Canon G7 X MII	2016	20.0MP - 1'	8.0 fps	106 x 61 x 42mm	319g
Canon G9 X	2015	20.0MP - 1'	6.0 fps	98 x 58 x 31mm	209g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G7 X MII Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-02-18

20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)

24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

8.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

319g. 106 x 61 x 42 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Compare

Canon G5 X Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-09-11

20MP - 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800

24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

5.9fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

353g. 112 x 76 x 44 mm

Canon G7 X MII was replaced by Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon PowerShot G5 X

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 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 G7 X Mark II over Canon PowerShot G5 X

Continuous Shooting	8.0fps vs 5.9fps	2.1 fps faster
Battery Life	265 shots vs 210 shots	55 more frames with a single charge
Weight	319 g vs 353 g	34 g lighter
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds

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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G5 X over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control

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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G5 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	Tilting vs Fully Articulated	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	20 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	8.0fps vs 5.9fps	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
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 1.80	Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 2.80	Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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 G7 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G5 X

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 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 G7 X MII and Canon G5 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65″) and weighs 319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz) (including batteries). Canon G5 X has external dimensions of 112 x 76 x 44 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.73″) and weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X. Canon G7 X MII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Canon G5 X.

Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X.

Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X.

Top View Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 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 MII is 34g lighter than the Canon G5 X but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G7 X MII

G5 X

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G7 X MII

G5 X

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II nor Canon PowerShot G5 X provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Canon G7 X MII features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon G5 X sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Canon G7 X MII's sensor is 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) and Canon G5 X's sensor is 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Canon G5 X's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Canon G7 X MII.

Below you can see the G7 X MII and G5 X sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X Cameras

Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X features 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f1.80 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 100mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MII

G5 X

Widest - Canon G1 X II

Average

Telezoom

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MII

G5 X

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MII

G5 X

Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MII

G5 X

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

What types of Photography are Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 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 G7 X MII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G5 X for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

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
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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
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
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Canon G7 X MII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G5 X for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Canon G7 X MII for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G5 X for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 265 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Canon G7 X MII for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G5 X for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
319g
Body Thickness 42mm
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RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
353g
Body Thickness 44mm
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Canon G7 X MII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G5 X for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

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 G7 X MII vs Canon G5 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 G7 X MII and Canon G5 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 G7 X MII and Canon G5 X scores compare:

Canon G7 X MII

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #32 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #274 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Canon G5 X

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #9 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #180 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Canon G5 X has a higher Overall Score than the Canon G7 X MII and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon G5 X vs Canon G7 X MII Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II	Canon PowerShot G5 X
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2016-02-18	2015-09-11
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1'	1″
Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	116.16mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5472 x 3648	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	25600 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 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	31	31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-100 mm (4.2x)	24-100 mm (4.2x)
Max Aperture	F1.8-2.8	F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range	5cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
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	7.00 m	7.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	8.0 fps	5.9 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	319g	353g
Dimensions	106 x 61 x 42mm	112 x 76 x 44mm
Battery Life	265 shots	210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	62
DxO Color Depth	not tested	21.4
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.3
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	471
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