Canon PowerShot G1X

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Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G1X

Size
Really small
Standard size 117x81x65 mm
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
Light sensitivity
High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Weight
Light-weight
390 g
Canon EOS 7D

63

Runner-up

Canon EOS 7D

"Very good low-light performance, low noise levels and good retention of detail"
dpreview.com | talking about the 7D's iso-noise
"Improved button and control layout over 50D/5D Mark II"
dpreview.com | talking about the 7D's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 7D

Weather sealed
Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
External mic jack
External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Badge
Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Battery life
Great battery life
800 shots
Badge
Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Cross type focus points
Many cross-type focus points
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differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X

Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Size Significantly smaller 117x81x65 mm vs 148x111x74 mm
Help
Around 50% smaller
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
Help
The G1X's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Weight Much lighter 390 g vs 860 g
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2.2x lighter
Thickness Thinner 2.6" vs 2.9"
Help
More than 10% thinner
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
2x longer exposures
Lowest price Cheaper $799.00 vs $1,500.00
Help
The best price we've seen is $701 cheaper (around 50% less)
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the Canon G1X

Advantages of the Canon 7D

Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
Help
Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Battery life Much longer battery life 800 shots vs 250 shots
Help
More than 3x more shots per battery charge
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 14.2 MP
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Capture around 30% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Overall image quality Better image quality 66.0 vs 60.0
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10% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.7 EV vs 10.8 EV
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0.9 f-stops more dynamic range
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 8 fps vs 1.9 fps
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More than 4x faster continuous shooting
Color depth Better color depth 22 bits vs 21.7 bits
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Distinguishes 0.3 more bits of color
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
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Around 30% larger sensor
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 854 ISO vs 644 ISO
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The 7D has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentaprism vs Tunnel
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Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
Help
2x faster max shutter speed
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Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot G1X Canon PowerShot G1X
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Canon EOS 7D Canon EOS 7D
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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
920k dots
Supports 24p Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
For that film look
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
G1X:1080p @ 24fps
7D:1080p @ 30fps
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
G1X:14.2 MP
7D:17.9 MP
Sensor size Large sensors Help
G1X:Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
7D:APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
G1X:Tunnel
7D:Pentaprism
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
G1X:1/4000s
7D:1/8000s
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
G1X:60s
7D:30s
Thickness Quite thick Help
G1X:2.6"
7D:2.9"
Weight Heavy Help
G1X:390 g
7D:860 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
G1X:117x81x65 mm
7D:148x111x74 mm

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Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens

Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens

Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens

Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,200 body only

$1,350 - $1,499 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens availability Much fewer lenses available

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496

Macro focus Much better macro capability
Size Smaller
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$372 - $430

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$643 - $1,125 body only

$739 - $964 with 14-42mm lens

Touch screen Has a touch screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,199

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization

Canon EOS 7D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 - $1,197 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens

Overall image quality Better image quality
Autofocus Video autofocus
Cross type focus points Fewer cross-type focus points
True resolution Lower true resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens

Sensor size Much larger sensor
Overall image quality Better image quality
Cross type focus points Significantly fewer cross-type focus points
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Lens availability Fewer lenses available
Sony SLT-A77

Sony SLT A77

Pro DSLR

$1,398 body only

$1,998 with 16-50mm lens

Autofocus Video autofocus
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lens availability Significantly fewer lenses available
Battery life Shorter battery life

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