Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G5 X vs PowerShot G7 X Mk. II - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G5 X

  • Introduced in September 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-100mm (4x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 112.5 x 76.4 x 44.2mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 1.7″)
  • 377g (12.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G5 X

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-100mm (4x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 105.5 x 60.9 x 42.0mm³ (4.2″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″)
  • 319g (10.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

PowerShot G5 X vs PowerShot G7 X Mk. II: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format: 1″. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G5 X an PowerShot G7 X Mk. II sensor comparison

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

The 1″ sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 116mm² (4.6 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G5 X a better choice

PowerShot G5 X

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 20.10

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G5 X are the higher resolution.

The PowerShot G5 X scores 5 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

PowerShot G5 X

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 8
Longer battery life (3, photos)

210 240
Weighs less (2)

377g
(12.2 oz.)		 319g
(10.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

380cm³
(24 cu.in.)		 270cm³
(17 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G7 X Mk. II are that the camera is faster, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the PowerShot G5 X. Another advantage over the PowerShot G5 X: the more compact size.

Yields 11 points for the PowerShot G7 X Mk. II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G5 X

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II
Sensor format

1″ 1″
Sensitivity

125 – 12800 ISO 125 – 12800 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G7 X Mk. II
PowerShot G5 X und PowerShot G7 X Mk. II, front view

Top view of cameras
PowerShot G5 X und PowerShot G7 X Mk. II, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G5 X

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

5
11

We recommend Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II as better choice.