Canon G1X Mark II vs Canon 7D Mark II Specifications

1.5 inch 233.8mm²
13.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon G1X G1X vs G1X Mark II	Canon 7D 7D vs 7D Mark II
Successor:	Canon G1X Mark III G1X Mark II vs G1X Mark III
General
Model Number:	G1X Mark II	7D Mark II
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$799.99	$2149.00
Street Price:	$599.00	$1,646.98
Date Available:	2014-04-30	2014-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.9 oz (563 g) includes batteries	49.0 oz (1,388 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 in. (116 x 74 x 66 mm)	5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. (149 x 112 x 78 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Canon
Effective Megapixels:	13.1	20.2
Sensor Format:	1.5 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	233.75mm² (18.70mm x 12.50mm)	337.5mm² (22.50mm x 15.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	4.11 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	58	70
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5	22.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	11.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	581	1,082
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4160 x 3120 (13.0 MP, 4:3), 4352 x 2904 (12.6 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 2448 (10.7 MP, 16:9), 3120 x 3120 (9.7 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 3120 (7.8 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1840 x 2304 (4.2 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 3468 x 2432 (8.4 MP, Other), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4104 x 2736 (11.2 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.3	9.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 120mm	29 - 216mm
Focal Length (actual):	12.5 - 62.5mm	18 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	7.50x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 (W) / f3.9 (T) - f/16, with 9-blade aperture	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity	39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	67.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	3-10x available during movie recording only
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 65-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF available.	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screens
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.00x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)	1,040,000 dots (346,600 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	16000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps	Auto, 100 - 16000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 and 51200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE	150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect	Three custom settings (C1-C3)
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds	10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro	E-TTL II, Manual; wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6 - 22 ft. (W), 4.6 - 11 ft. (T) / (50cm - 6.8m (W), 1.4 - 3.5m (T))	Lens aperture dependent; GN= 11m (36 ft.) at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:		1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot-Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:		UDMA7/UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	No
NFC:	Yes	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RS-60E3 wired release, and via Wi-Fi	Optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch)	Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, 3.5mm Headphoe Jack, N3 Remote Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.01	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.14	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.24	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.3	9.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	103
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.5	9.5
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	26
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.3	9.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	18
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds	0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.37 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):		0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):		0.052 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.238 seconds	0.154 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	1.03 seconds	0.37 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.091 seconds	0.052 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Fill AF shutter lag, Auto-area mode = 0.422s	Additional OVF: Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR On (default) = 0.398s Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR Off = 0.305s Live View: Full AF lag (center)= 0.256s Prefocused = 0.052s
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds	0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.5 seconds	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	240 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		670 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-12L	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	LP-E6N/LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-12L Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM	Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,)
OS Compatibility:	Windows Vista/7/8, Mac OS	Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	12.8MP 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, f/2.-3.9 5x zoom, DIGIC 6 processor, 1080p60 Full HD video, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Optional EVF and grip available.	20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS with Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, up to 10fps burst mode, new 65-point all cross-type AF, 150K-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering sensor, Full HD videos up to 60p in ALL-I or IPB codecs.