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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs PowerShot G7X Mark II
Quick take: The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the PowerShot G7X Mark II is the most affordable; only the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II 2016
Best for Travel & Vlogging
£350
list price · used from £192 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
PowerShot G7X Mark II — Travel & Vlogging: 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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | PowerShot G7X Mark IICanon · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £350Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 8fps |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~265 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card) | 319g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Vari-angle 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 | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
PowerShot G7X Mark II
Portrait
8.3/10
3.6/10
Street
6.9/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
2.2/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
4.4/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
3.2/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
—
Landscape
6.4/10
4.2/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
—
Casual
5.8/10
4.5/10
Food
8.0/10
4.7/10
Macro
8.5/10
3.5/10
Architecture
6.6/10
4.2/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
2.9/10
Fun & simple
—
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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