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

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

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

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

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

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

  • 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 vs PowerShot G5 X: 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 G7 X Mk. II an PowerShot G5 X 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 G7 X Mk. II VS Canon PowerShot G5 X Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II a better choice

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

PowerShot G5 X
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 6
Longer battery life (3, photos)

240 210
Weighs less (2)

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

270cm³
(17 cu.in.)		 380cm³
(24 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.

The PowerShot G7 X Mk. II scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot G5 X

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

PowerShot G5 X
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 20.20

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

Yields 5 points for the PowerShot G5 X.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

PowerShot G5 X
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 G7 X Mk. II VS Canon PowerShot G5 X Dimensions

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

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

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mk. II

Canon PowerShot G5 X

11
5

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