Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot G1 X Mark IIPowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Canon PowerShot G7 X
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
      MSRP$799.99$699
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1.5-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions18.7 x 14 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.8 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution4160 x 31205472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4352 x 2904, 4352 x 2448, 3120 x 3120, 2496 x 3120, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1840 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 15365472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fineSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points3131
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Focal Length8.8 - 36.8 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm24 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4.2x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 3.9f/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologysRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.2 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 30 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5.4 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 46 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Slow Synchro
      Off
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range6.80 m7.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO581
      DxO Color Depth21.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score58
      Video Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 25/29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Dimensions116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.57 x 2.91 x 2.6")106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65")
      Weight (inc. batteries)553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz)319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.75 x 4.2"6.25 x 5.9 x 3.15"
      Package Weight1.92 lb1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Battery PackNB-12LNB-13L
      Battery Life240 shots265 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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