Canon PowerShot
G1X
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P7000

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs Nikon Coolpix P7100

Canon PowerShot G1X

74

  
Nikon Coolpix P7000

54

  

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G1X

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
True resolution
 High true resolution
14.2 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1900 ms startup delay
Color depth
 Great color depth
21.7 bits
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P7000

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift, Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Macro focus
 Great macro
2 cm
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 60.0 vs 39.0
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 More than 50% better image quality
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 21.7 bits vs 19.1 bits
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 Distinguishes 2.6 more bits of color
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 700 shots vs 350 shots
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 2x more shots per battery charge
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The G1X's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Startup delay Less startup delay 1900 ms vs 2900 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when turning on
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
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 More than 6x larger sensor
True resolution Higher true resolution 14.2 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 40% more detail in your photos
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 644 ISO vs 147 ISO
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 The G1X has excellent image quality 2.1 f-stops higher ISO than the P7000
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
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the Canon G1X

Advantages of the Nikon P7000
Macro focus Much better macro capability 2 cm vs 20 cm
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 Focus on subjects 10x closer to the lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Size Smaller 114x77x44 mm vs 117x81x65 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
Thickness Thinner 1.8" vs 2.6"
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 More than 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 310 g vs 390 g
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 More than 20% lighter
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the Nikon P7000
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot G1X Canon PowerShot G1X
74 vs 54
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix P7000 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G1X. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports 24p Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
For that film look
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
G1X:Lens
P7000:Sensor shift, Lens
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have tunnel viewfinders Help
Tunnel
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
10.8 EV
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
G1X:1.9 fps
P7000:1.3 fps
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
G1X:4x
P7000:7.1x

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$971
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Coolpix P7000
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Coolpix P7000
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$299
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the Coolpix P7100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Coolpix P7100 vs the Coolpix P7000
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P7000
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$392 - $395 with 10-30mm lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the 1 V1 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the 1 V1 vs the Coolpix P7000

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G15 Quick

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$444 - $449
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G1X
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Significantly larger
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the PowerShot G1X
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Much wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the PowerShot G1X
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Better image quality
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the NEX-5N vs the PowerShot G1X

Nikon Coolpix P7000 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11

Pro digicam
Battery life Much longer battery life
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the PowerShot G11 vs the Coolpix P7000
Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9

Pro digicam
Startup delay Significantly less startup delay
True resolution Higher true resolution
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the PowerShot G9 vs the Coolpix P7000
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$455 - $514
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Better wide angle
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Coolpix P7000

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