Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 X and Nikon J5

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 X and Nikon J5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G7 X ×
Nikon J5 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G7 XNikon J5
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberG7XJ5
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10398
Width (mm)4032
Height (mm)6060
Weight (g)302345
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon J4
SuccessorCanon G7X Mar-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.220.8
Sensor format1 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.16116.16
Sensor width (mm)13.213.2
Sensor height (mm)8.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.412.37
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score7165
Dxo color depth score (bit)2321.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.712
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)556479
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 2880(6.6 mp other)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 3648(10.6 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.659.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 400x144
  • 800x296
Movie max framerate (fps)601,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon 1
LensCanon Zoom Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 100.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.23
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.560.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)520
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Hybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125160
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 160 - 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white balance correction
  • white balance correction (underwater mode)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 2501/16000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AEMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic RangeScene Mode: Sports, Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • off
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T)GN=5m (ISO 100) or 6.3m (ISO 160); Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.90.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.250.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.659.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1420
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.259.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)420
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)161.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)220
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.07
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.220.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.890.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.05
Startup time (s)1.72
Play -> record time (s)1.40.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.21.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210250
Battery life, video (minutes)40-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary EN-EL24
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software-
  • view nx-i
Os compatibility-
  • 32 or 64-bit; mac os x 10.8.5+
  • 64-bit only
  • windows 7/8/8.1
Miscellaneous
Notes and features1"-type 20.2MP sensor, f/1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens, DIGIC 6 image processor, 1040K-dot tilting touchscreen, 1080p60 videosNew 20.8-megapixel BSI 1-inch CMOS sensor, EXPEED 5A image processor, 20fps burst mode with continuous AF (60fps with AF fixed)



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