Nikon Z7 vs Canon G5X Mark II

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Nikon Z7 vs Canon G5X Mark II

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon G5X Mark II

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer video battery life
85 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
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 230 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
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G5X Mark II advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$899* vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
46 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
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
122 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
71 vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/25600 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

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.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Nikon Z7

Canon G7X Mark II

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$675
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark II

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$675
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7

Sony A7 III

$2147
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1748
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Canon G5X Mark II

Sony A7 III

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1748
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to 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

Canon G5X Mark II

Nikon Z6

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1599
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Canon G5X Mark II

Canon EOS R

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1599
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Nikon Z7

Canon G7X Mark III

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$1074
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$1074
1 inch

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

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