Canon PowerShot G3 X vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon PowerShot G3 X: 2015 ; Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II: 2016
- Weight: Canon PowerShot G3 X: 733 g ; Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II: 319 g
- Sensor resolution: Canon PowerShot G3 X: 5505 x 3670 ; Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II: 5492 x 3661
- Effective megapixels: Canon PowerShot G3 X: 20.2 ; Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II: 20.1
- Battery: Canon PowerShot G3 X: Battery Pack NB-10L ; Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II: NB-13L lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon PowerShot G3 X (20.2).
| Specification | Canon PowerShot G3 X | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | PowerShot G3 X | PowerShot G7 X Mark II |
| Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 123.3 x 76.5 x 105.3 mm | 105.5 x 60.9 x 42 mm |
| Weight | 733 g | 319 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 5505 x 3670 | 5492 x 3661 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.2 | 20.1 |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 125-12800 | Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 25600) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 15 sec |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | — |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Battery Pack NB-10L | NB-13L lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 - f5.6 | f1.8 - f2.8 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f7.6 - f15.3 | f4.9 - f7.6 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 600 mm | 24 - 100 mm |
| Optical zoom | 25x | 4.2x |