• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon V2 advantages over Canon G7X Mark III

  • Slower slow-motion
    1200 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.86 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 310 vs 235 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.6 fps vs 20.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    58.8 fps vs 30.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Canon G7X Mark III advantages over Nikon V2

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 2.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Newer
    5 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 14.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    125 vs 40 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    76 vs 40 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/25600 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 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
  • 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.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon V1

Nikon V2
Nikon V1
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Higher effective ISO
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon V2 vs Nikon V1

Canon G7X Mark III
Nikon V1
  • $758
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Nikon V1

Compared to Nikon AW1

Nikon V2
Nikon AW1
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $797
  • 1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon V2 vs Nikon AW1

Canon G7X Mark III
Nikon AW1
  • $758
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $797
  • 1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Nikon AW1

Compared to Nikon V3

Nikon V2
Nikon V3
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
  • $1197
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon V2 vs Nikon V3

Canon G7X Mark III
Nikon V3
  • $758
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $1197
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Nikon V3

Compared to Sony RX100 VA

Nikon V2
Sony RX100 VA
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon V2 vs Sony RX100 VA

Canon G7X Mark III
Sony RX100 VA
  • $758
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Sony RX100 VA

Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Nikon V2
Canon G5X Mark II
  • $900
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon V2 vs Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III
Canon G5X Mark II
  • $758
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • External Mic Jack
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

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