Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 910 g ; Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 553 g
- Sensor size: Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 22.4 x 15 mm ; Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 1.5" (~ 18.7 x 14 mm)
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 5486 x 3682 ; Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 4142 x 3091
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 20.2 ; Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 12.8
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS 7D Mark II: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) ; Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 1920x1080 (30p)
- Battery: Canon EOS 7D Mark II: Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) ; Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II: Battery Pack NB-12L
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS 7D Mark II (20.2).
| Specification | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS 7D Mark II | PowerShot G1 X Mark II |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2 mm | 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm |
| Weight | 910 g | 553 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 22.4 x 15 mm | 1.5" (~ 18.7 x 14 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5486 x 3682 | 4142 x 3091 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.85 |
| Total megapixels | 20.9 | 15.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.2 | 12.8 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4160 x 3120 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-16000 (expandable to 51200) | Auto, 100-12800 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Evaluative, Partial, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (30p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Type I CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Battery Pack LP-E6N (or LP-E6) | Battery Pack NB-12L |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | — | f2.0 - f3.9 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f3.7 - f7.2 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 24 - 120 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Digital zoom | — | Yes |
| Normal focus range | — | 5 cm |
| Macro focus range | — | 5 cm |