Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II ×
Canon PowerShot G7 X ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark IICanon PowerShot G7 X
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG1X Mark IIG7X
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116103
Width (mm)6640
Height (mm)7460
Weight (g)563302
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G1X-
SuccessorCanon G1X Mark IICanon G7X Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)13.120.2
Sensor format1.5 inch1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)233.75116.16
Sensor width (mm)18.713.2
Sensor height (mm)12.58.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.32.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2.7
Aspect ratio3:2, 4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5871
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.523
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.812.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)581556
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1840 x 2304(4.2 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2496 x 3120(7.8 mp other)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3120 x 3120(9.7 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4160 x 3120(13.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4352 x 2448(10.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4352 x 2904(12.6 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.36.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0024.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)54.2
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.500.09 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 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; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF available.-
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++
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • 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)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/2000 - 250
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE
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 Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 1
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (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)-1/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-Shoe-
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
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
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
  • and via wi-fi
  • optional rs-60e3 wired release
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi
  • remote jack (for optional rs60-e3 wired remote switch)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.010.9
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.14-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.241.25
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.36.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-14
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.51.2
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-4
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.31
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-2
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.2
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.370.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.240.22
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.030.89
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.1
Shutter lag (notes)Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s-
Startup time (s)21.7
Play -> record time (s)1.51.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.26.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240210
Battery life, video (minutes)-40
Battery form factorProprietary NB-12LProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-12L 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--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows vista/7/8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC1"-type 20.2MP sensor, f/1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens, DIGIC 6 image processor, 1040K-dot tilting touchscreen, 1080p60 videos



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