Canon G1X vs Canon G7X

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Canon G1X vs Canon G7X

1.5 inch 261.8mm²
14.3 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G7X Review.
How does it shoot? Canon G7X in the real world.
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Compare Canon G7X image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G7X conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon G1X Mark II
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Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark II
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Differences

Canon G1X advantages over Canon G7X

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
1.5 inch vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G1X test data on DxO Mark G7X test data on DxO Mark

644 vs 556 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon G7X advantages over Canon G1X

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Larger lens aperture
f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G7X test data on DxO Mark G1X test data on DxO Mark

12.7 vs 10.8 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Thinner
40 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
302g vs 543g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.70 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 14.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
250 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 4.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
14 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
1.2 fps vs 1.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Both provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Large-sensor image quality. Sharp lens with useful zoom range. Tilt/swivel LCD. Twin dials. Smaller than competing interchangeable-lens cameras with a similar lens. Lots of photographer-friendly features.
Not as small as you might hope. Mediocre burst shooting and autofocus speed. Far too easy to accidentally change exposure compensation. Viewfinder is of surprisingly little use. Battery life could be better.
Read our Canon G1X Review

Very compact body fits in a pants pocket; Zoom lens is both brighter and further-reaching than anything offered by its enthusiast compact rivals; Selfie-friendly tilting LCD monitor; Intuitive touch-screen interface; Very good image quality for its class; Wi-Fi connectivity gets photos on your phone
No electronic viewfinder; Soft corners at wide-angle; Flare issues and fringing shooting wide-open; Weak performance when shooting raw files; Tendency to underexpose in low light; Limited battery life
Read our Canon G7X Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Canon G1X

Sony RX100 III

$576
1.5 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$748
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G1X vs Sony RX100 III

Canon G7X

Sony RX100 III

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G7X vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Panasonic LX100

Canon G1X

Panasonic LX100

$576
1.5 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X vs Panasonic LX100

Canon G7X

Panasonic LX100

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$598
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Canon G1X

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$576
1.5 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Canon G7X

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$699
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G7X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Sony RX100 II

Canon G1X

Sony RX100 II

$576
1.5 inch

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G1X vs Sony RX100 II

Canon G7X

Sony RX100 II

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$598
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G7X vs Sony RX100 II

Compared to Sigma dp2 Quattro

Canon G1X

Sigma dp2 Quattro

$576
1.5 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon G1X vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Canon G7X

Sigma dp2 Quattro

$699
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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