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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
IMAGE White balance presets: 8
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 40 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 4.2×
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes (star time-lapse)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 470
Summary
The Canon PowerShot G7 X maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the X30 highest resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Canon PowerShot G7 X has larger sensor compared to the X30: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 2/3' (8.8 x 6.6 mm). This is the most significant specification of this camera as large sensor allows the camera owner to take pictures of the better quality. The Canon PowerShot G7 X provides more number of white balance presets - 8. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Canon PowerShot G7 X provides more powerful 4x digital and 4x optical zooms. The X30 provides more number of focus points in compare with the Canon PowerShot G7 X: 49 vs 31. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Canon PowerShot G7 X display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the X30 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 Canon PowerShot G7 X provides better slowest shutter speed - 40 seconds.
The X30 supports external flash. An external flash provides amazing control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in low light or in bright light situations when the photographer needs to fill-flash. The X30 battery life is better than the Canon PowerShot G7 X battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 470 shots with the X30 and only 210 with the PowerShot G7 X. The PowerShot G7 X weighs 304g which is 119g lighter in comparison with the weight of the X30.
The Canon PowerShot G7 X has 11 advantages and the X30 only 6 so the PowerShot G7 X becomes the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon