EOS R6vs PowerShot G7X Mark II
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £350 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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