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SENSOR Effective pixels: 21 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5616 x 3744
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 22 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 12800, 25600 as option
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 850
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 40 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 6.5 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 31
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
Summary
The EOS 5D Mark II highest resolution of 5616 x 3744 pixels (21 megapixels) is better in comparison with the PowerShot G7 X maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The EOS 5D Mark II is equipped with larger sensor compared to the PowerShot G7 X: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very important advantage of this model as large sensor allows the photographer to make photos of the better quality. The EOS 5D Mark II has a wider ISO range of 100-6400 in compare with 125-12800 ISO range of the PowerShot G7 X. Such ISO range allow the photographer to make good quality photos in dim light situations. The PowerShot G7 X offers more powerful 4x digital zoom. The PowerShot G7 X provides more focus points in compare with the EOS 5D Mark II: 31 vs 9. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The PowerShot G7 X has tilting display that will allow the photographer to shoot pictures from any interesting perspective. The PowerShot G7 X display is better as it has more screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the EOS 5D Mark II screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The PowerShot G7 X is equipped with a touch screen. The EOS 5D Mark II offers better slowest shutter speed - 40 seconds. The EOS 5D Mark II has better highest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The PowerShot G7 X is equipped with built-in flash. The EOS 5D Mark II supports external flash. An external flash provides perfect control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light or in bright light situations when the photographer needs to fill-flash. The EOS 5D Mark II is environmentally sealed which means that it will be safe even uncovered if the camera owner are out capturing photos in the rain or snow. The EOS 5D Mark II battery life is better than the PowerShot G7 X battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to produce 850 photos with the EOS 5D Mark II and only 210 with the PowerShot G7 X. The PowerShot G7 X weighs 304g that is 546g less in comparison with the weight of the EOS 5D Mark II.
Taking into account the above differences the PowerShot G7 X becomes the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon