Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II ×
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG7X Mark IIG7X Mark III
Alternate model number(s)-
  • g7x iii
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20162019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106105
Width (mm)4241
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)318304
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G7XCanon G7X Mark II
SuccessorCanon G7X Mark II-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.220.2
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)2.412.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 26064 x 2560(66.7 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 16000(61.4 mp other)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
Continuous-mode (fps)8.120
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 100.0024.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.24.2
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.560.09 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 505 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)
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)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settingsAuto (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps, expandable to ISO 25600
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 (ambience and white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/25600 - 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 AEEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSelf Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic RangeSelf Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic Range
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
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)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • usb-c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.60.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.610.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.120
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)32125
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)830
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2176
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)820
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1959
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.15
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.150.16
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.180.17
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.490.25
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.02
Startup time (s)2.21.5
Play -> record time (s)1.60.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.81.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)265235
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in black or silver.



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