EOS R5vs PowerShot G7X Mark II
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
View EOS R5
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 Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
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 R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
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 r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the eos r5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £350 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.15" 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 | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| 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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