EOS Mvs EOS R1vs PowerShot G7X Mark II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M (2012) Starting from £80 new Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors View EOS M

Canon EOS R1 (2024) Starting from £5999 new Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism View EOS R1

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Vlogging View PowerShot G7X Mark II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.

Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.

Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

EOS M (2012)

Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
Collectors of significant digital camera milestones

EOS R1 (2024)

Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship

PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)

Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price

Quick take: The eos r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	EOS M (2012)	EOS R1 (2024)	PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Price	£80	£5,999	£350
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS	20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution	18.0MP	24.2MP	20.1MP
Video	1080p 30fps	6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow	Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection	Contrast-detect AF with face detection
Stabilisation	—	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined	Optical IS (lens)
Burst Rate	4fps	40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical	8fps
Battery Life	~230 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA)	~265 shots (CIPA)
Weight	262g (body only)	1470g (with battery)	319g (with battery and card)
Dimensions	108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm	159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm	105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	No
Viewfinder	None (optional EVF accessory)	EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification	None
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF-M mount	Canon RF mount	Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent)
Memory Cards	1× SD/SDHC/SDXC	Dual CFexpress Type B	Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity	USB 2.0	USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI	Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth

Suitability by genre

Genre	EOS M	EOS R1	PowerShot G7X Mark II
Casual	7.0	—	8.5
Travel	6.0	—	9.0
Street	6.0	—	7.5
Portrait	6.0	7.0	7.5
Vlogging & Video	5.0	9.0	8.0
Sports	—	9.0	—
Wildlife	—	9.0	—
Photojournalism	—	9.0	—
Wedding	—	9.0	—
Landscape	—	—	6.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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