Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs PowerShot G7X Mark II
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
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
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
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 canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £350 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 8fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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