EOS R1vs PowerShot G7X Mark II
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?
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.
Who should buy what
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 powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 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 | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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