EOS R7vs 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?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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 R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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 r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £350 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 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 SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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