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Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X

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Canon G7 X MII

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

Canon G7 X MII
$649.00
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BUY from B&H PHOTO
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Canon G5 X

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

Canon G5 X
$799.00
or
BUY from B&H PHOTO
Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Canon. Both cameras have 20.0MP sensors but Canon G7 X MII's sensor is 1" sized whereas Canon G5 X has a 1 sensor.

Let's have 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″ Tilting Screen
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 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″ Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.9 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 353g. 112 x 76 x 44 mm
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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
Price $649 vs $799 $150 cheaper
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
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
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 All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes 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 Higher 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 Yes vs Yes Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote Control 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 Comparison

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.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X.
Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X Detailed Size Comparison

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

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Thickness Comparison

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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.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon G5 X Sensor Size Comparison


Canon G7 X MII and Canon G5 X have 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 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens whereas Canon G5 X features a 24–100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2× zoom lens.

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 - Leica C-Lux
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 Q
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
GOOD
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
Read the details
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
Read the details

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
Read the details
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
Read the details

Canon G7 X MII for Sports Photography
POOR

Canon G5 X for Sports Photography
AVERAGE
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
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

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
4X Optical Zoom
319g
Body Thickness 42mm
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4X Optical Zoom
353g
Body Thickness 44mm
Read the details

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
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
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
Read the details

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 63 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 #19 out of 47 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #186 out of 1143 in all Cameras
Canon G5 X
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 47 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #111 out of 1143 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 G7 X MII
$649.00

Canon G5 X
$799.00

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
Price $649.00 $799.00
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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2x) 24–100 mm (4.2×)
Max Aperture F1.8-2.8 F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range 5cm 5cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3″ 3″
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 Shutter Speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
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
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