Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Olympus Tough TG-6

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Olympus Tough TG-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III ×
Olympus Tough TG-6 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIOlympus Tough TG-6
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberG7X Mark IIITG-6
Alternate model number(s)
  • g7x iii
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20192019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105113
Width (mm)4132
Height (mm)6166
Weight (g)304253
Waterproof-+
Waterproof depth (m)-15
PredecessorCanon G7X Mark IIOlympus TG-5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyBSI CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.212
Sensor format1 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1628.07
Sensor width (mm)13.26.17
Sensor height (mm)8.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.411.54
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
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)
  • 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)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1280 x 852(1.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2400 x 2400(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 2250(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2668(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 960 x 960(0.9 mp 1:1)
Image file format
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit lossless compression)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2020
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x360
Movie max framerate (fps)120480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 100.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.005.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.24
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.560.20 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)510
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Filter thread (mm)-40
Thread type-via converter adapter
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)25-point Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iES, Spot AF, AF Tracking, AF Target Selection
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)125100
Iso settingsAuto (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps, expandable to ISO 25600Auto (100 - 1600 with customizable upper limit from 100 to 12800), 100 - 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (ambience and white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (kelvin setting)
  • deep)
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • mid-range
  • one-touch (4)
  • shadow
  • sunny
  • underwater (shallow
Shutter speed range (s)1/25600 - 301/2000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
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 Range2 Custom Settings, Underwater (Snapshot, Wide, Macro, Microscope, HDR), Microscope Mode (Microscope, Focus Stacking
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • flash off
  • led on
  • manual (1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red eye reduction
  • red-eye slow sync. (1st curtain)
  • remote control
  • slow sync. (1st curtain)
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)ISO 1600: 7.9m / 25.9 ft at wide angle, 3.1m / 10.2 ft at full telephoto
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
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
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
  • raw (12-bit lossless compression)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • usb-c
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.38
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.38
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2020
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)12527
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3020
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7618
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)2020
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5915
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.150.15
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.160.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.170.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.250.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.04
Startup time (s)1.50.9
Play -> record time (s)0.80.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.64.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)235340
Battery life, video (minutes)-50
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary LI-92B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported++
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Available in red or black.



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