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Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G5 X MII Comparison

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Canon G7 X MIII

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

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Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G5 X MII Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G7 X MIII and G5 X MII, two Large sensor compact cameras by Canon. Both Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G5 X MII cameras have 20.0MP 1" sensors. Canon G7 X MIII was introduced to market in July 2019 and Canon G5 X MII was launched in July 2019. Both G7 X MIII and G5 X MII were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

G7 X MIII and G5 X MII 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 MIII and Canon G5 X MII before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-07-09
  • 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
  • 30.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 304g. 105 x 61 x 41 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Compare

Canon G5 X MII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-07-09
  • 20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-120 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 30.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 340g. 111 x 61 x 46 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G5 X Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G5 X MII compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III over Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Battery Life
235 shots vs 230 shots 5 more frames with a single charge
Weight
304 g vs 340 g 36 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Focal Length - Tele
120mm vs 100mm 20 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 4.2x more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting 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
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
30.0fps vs 30.0fps 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
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G5 X MII: 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 MIII and Canon G5 X MII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G7 X MIII has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 41 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.61″) and weighs 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) (including batteries). Canon G5 X MII has external dimensions of 111 x 61 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.81″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G5 X MII. Canon G7 X MIII is 6mm narrower and 5mm thinner than Canon G7 X MIII but they have the same height of 61mm.

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

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

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

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

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G7 X MIII is 36g lighter than the Canon G5 X MII but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III nor Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II 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 MIII and Canon G5 X MII's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon G5 X MII: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G5 X MII have 1" sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

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

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


Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G5 X MII 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 MIII vs Canon G5 X MII Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens whereas Canon G5 X MII features a 24-120 mm F1.8-2.8 5x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f1.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon G5 X MII has 20mm longer reach than the Canon G7 X MIII. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
G5 X MII
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
G5 X MII
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
G5 X MII
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MIII
G5 X MII
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G5 X MII Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G7 X MIII and Canon G5 X MII 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 MIII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G5 X MII 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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
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Canon G7 X MIII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G5 X MII 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
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
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Canon G7 X MIII for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G5 X MII for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
Wireless Connection
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
120 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
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Canon G7 X MIII for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G5 X MII for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
304g
Body Thickness 41mm
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RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
5.0X Optical Zoom
340g
Body Thickness 46mm
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Canon G7 X MIII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

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

Canon G7 X MIII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #16 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #198 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Canon G5 X MII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #14 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #182 out of 1220 in all Cameras

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

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Canon G5 X MII vs Canon G7 X MIII Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2019-07-09 2019-07-09
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 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 n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2x) 24-120 mm (5x)
Max Aperture F1.8-2.8 F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range 5cm 5cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
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 Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/25600s 1/25600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m 7.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps 30.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
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 304g 340g
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm 111 x 61 x 46mm
Battery Life 235 shots 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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