Reasons to choose PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Released in 2019, PowerShot G7 X Mark III has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 304 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
vs Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
VS
Sensor area
116 mm²
PowerShot G7 X Mark III116 mm²
PowerShot G9 X Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G9 X Mark II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIMetricPowerShot G9 X Mark II
20.1 MPEffective pixels20.2 MP
13.2 × 8.8Sensor13.2 × 8.8
2.4 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
5.78 µm²Pixel area5.75 µm²
17.3 MP/cm²Pixel density17.39 MP/cm²
2.73Crop factor2.73
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
304 gWeight206 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NB-13L lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNB-13L lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G9 X Mark II have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G9 X Mark II has the lighter body. The PowerShot G9 X Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Released in 2017, PowerShot G9 X Mark II has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 206 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.