• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 11.8 megapixels
  • 25.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon G7X Mark II advantages over Nikon 80

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.55 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    100 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 265 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 11.8 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon 80 advantages over Canon G7X Mark II

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    15 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    74g vs 318g
    Lighter weight
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/6400 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality, Improved high ISO performance; Improved handling; Faster 8 fps burst mode; Burst rate no longer slows down with RAW files; Improved buffer depth.

  • Soft corners at wide angle; No viewfinder; No 4K video; Mediocre battery life; Sluggish buffer clearing; Continuous AF struggles on fast subjects.

The Competition

Compared to Samsung ST66

Canon G7X Mark II
Samsung ST66
  • $933
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
Nikon 80
Samsung ST66
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Canon G7X

Canon G7X Mark II
Canon G7X
  • $933
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $1239
  • 1 inch
  • Longer exposure
Nikon 80
Canon G7X
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $1239
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Canon G7X Mark II
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $933
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
Nikon 80
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Canon G7X Mark II
Sony RX100 V
  • $933
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
Nikon 80
Sony RX100 V
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G7X Mark II
Canon G7X Mark III
  • $933
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $1045
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon 80
Canon G7X Mark III
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • NFC
  • $1045
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
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