Canon G7X Mark II vs Nikon Z7

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Canon G7X Mark II vs Nikon Z7

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

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark III
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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Canon G7X Mark II advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$629* vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
42 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon G7X Mark II

Larger sensor
35mm 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
~ 4.35 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 265 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
45.7 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality, Improved high ISO performance; Improved handling; Faster 8 fps burst mode; Burst rate no longer slows down with RAW files; Improved buffer depth.
Soft corners at wide angle; No viewfinder; No 4K video; Mediocre battery life; Sluggish buffer clearing; Continuous AF struggles on fast subjects.
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Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
Read our Nikon Z7 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon G7X

Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X

$816
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

$699
1 inch

Longer exposure

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon G7X

Nikon Z7

Canon G7X

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
1 inch

NFC
Internal flash

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon G7X

Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony RX100 IV

$816
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$898
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 IV

Nikon Z7

Sony RX100 IV

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX100 IV

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony RX100 V

$816
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$998
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 V

Nikon Z7

Sony RX100 V

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony RX100 V

Compared to Nikon Z6

Canon G7X Mark II

Nikon Z6

$816
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Canon G7X Mark II

Canon EOS R

$816
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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