Canon G7X or G1X Mark II

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[rob1967]

Good question. G1X Mark II has been out a while and seems to have potential as a great underwater compact camera. There are housings available from Ikelite, RecSea and Canon, but for whatever reason, this camera doesn't seem to have been a popular choice for underwater. Perhaps because of price, or because the Mark I was widely panned.

The G7X on the other hand is one of the most popular current choices for underwater compacts, and there are more housing options for it. Although the G1X MII has a larger sensor, they both likely have very similar image quality.

Probably you would not go wrong with either, but I would say go for the G7X for more housing and accessories choice.

 

[tarponchik]

I had the same choice and chose G1x Mk2 for (1) wider angle, 24 vs 28 mm; and (2) better performance in low light.

 

[Mr. Nice Guy]

I had the same choice and chose G1x Mk2 for (1) wider angle, 24 vs 28 mm; and (2) better performance in low light.

G7x mark ii is out

 

[tarponchik]

Same thing.

 

[KeithG]

no hotshoe on the g7x. This is likely more important out of the water so that you can use a real flash, but I still use electrical sync cables in the water.