Canon G5X Vs Canon G7X Mark III - Imaging Resource

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• Overview
• Specifications

• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Canon G5X Review.
• How does it shoot? Canon G5X in the real world.
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• What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G5X conclusion.

• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Canon G7X Mark III Review.

• Succeeded by the Canon G5X Mark II
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Differences

Canon G5X advantages over Canon G7X Mark III

• Tilt-swivel screen Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Eye-level viewfinder Eye-level vs Rear display only You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• NFC Yes vs No Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Hot shoe Hot shoe vs None Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Bigger RAW buffer Unlimited vs 76 shots Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Canon G7X Mark III advantages over Canon G5X

• Shoot 4K video 4K (UHD) vs 1080p Make sure you have a fast computer
• In-camera panoramas Yes vs No Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Fast startup ~1.50 vs 2.0 sec Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Built-in Bluetooth Yes vs No Always-on wireless connectivity
• External Mic Jack Jack vs No jack Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Newer 5 years vs 9 years old Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• Less shutter lag 0.15 vs 0.27 sec Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• Faster JPEG shooting 20.0 fps vs 7.6 fps Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Bigger JPEG buffer 125 vs 8 shots Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting 30.0 fps vs 0.8 fps Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Slow-motion videos Yes vs No Shoot slow-motion videos
• Faster shutter 1/25600 vs 1/2000 sec Shoot wide open in bright light
• Higher extended ISO 25600 vs 12800 ISO Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

• Focus peaking Both provide Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• In-Camera Image Stabilization Both provide Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Touchscreen Both provide Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• RAW file ability Both provide Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
• Built-in Wi-Fi Both provide Share your photos wirelessly
• Internal flash Both provide Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• Manual focus Both provide AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
• Integrated ND filter Both provide Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• HDMI out Both provide Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
• Bulb shutter Both provide Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

• Built-in GPS Neither provide Geotag your photos
• On-sensor phase detect Neither provide Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• Headphone jack Neither provide Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

• Photographer-friendly controls; Good OLED viewfinder; Good image quality with sharp detail especially with RAW; Vari-angle touchscreen display.

• Only 31 autofocus points; Subpar continuous shooting performance; Soft corners at wide-angle; Flare issues and fringing shooting wide-open; No 4K video; Poor battery life.

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• We haven’t reviewed the Canon G7X Mark III.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon G16

Canon G5X Canon G16

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Larger sensor

• $499
• 1/1.7 inch

• Less expensive
• More telephoto lens reach

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Canon G7X Mark III Canon G16

• $782
• 1 inch

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

• $499
• 1/1.7 inch

• Less expensive
• Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Canon G7X

Canon G5X Canon G7X

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

• $1239
• 1 inch

• Longer exposure
• Bigger JPEG buffer

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Canon G7X Mark III Canon G7X

• $782
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

• $1239
• 1 inch

• NFC
• Longer exposure

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G5X Canon G7X Mark II

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

• $699
• 1 inch

• Longer stills battery life
• Shoots 24p video

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Canon G7X Mark III Canon G7X Mark II

• $782
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

• $699
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• NFC

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Compared to Sony RX100 VA

Canon G5X Sony RX100 VA

• $700
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

• $998
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

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Canon G7X Mark III Sony RX100 VA

• $782
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Touchscreen

• $998
• 1 inch

• Slower slow-motion
• Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G5X Canon G5X Mark II

• $700
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

• $899
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

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Canon G7X Mark III Canon G5X Mark II

• $782
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• External Mic Jack

• $899
• 1 inch

• Eye-level viewfinder
• More telephoto lens reach

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