Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Olympus Tough TG-1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Olympus Tough TG-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III ×
Olympus Tough TG-1 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIOlympus Tough TG-1
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberG7X Mark IIITG-1
Alternate model number(s)
  • g7x iii
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20192012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105112
Width (mm)4129
Height (mm)6167
Weight (g)304231
Waterproof-+
PredecessorCanon G7X Mark II-
Successor-Olympus TG-2
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
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)2.411.55
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
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 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)205
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MOV/H.264 with Stereo Linear PCM sound
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, dual Aspheric 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)560
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 501 - 60
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 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)Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / OLED
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000610,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,8006,400
Minimum iso (native)125100
Iso settingsAuto (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps, expandable to ISO 25600Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (ambience and white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • custom
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • underwater
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 RangeBeauty Mode with Make-up Mode, Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset
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
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
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 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 18.4ft (5.6m), Tele: 1.64 ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw/c-raw (.cr3)
-
Included memory (MB)-7
Included memory type-built-in memory
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
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
-
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • usb-c
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.8
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)205
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)12525
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)30-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)76-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)20-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)59-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.150.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.160.31
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.04
Startup time (s)1.50.9
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.62.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)235350
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary LI-90B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-90B lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x10.3-10.5
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Waterproof to 12m/40ft, Freezeproof to -10C/14F, Crushproof to 220lbf/100kgf, Shockproof to 2m/6.6ft, Dustproof, GPS



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