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EOS R8 vs PowerShot G7X Mark II
Quick take: The EOS R8 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the PowerShot G7X Mark II is the most affordable; only the EOS R8 is weather sealed.
Where the EOS R8 wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.5 vs 3.6
- Street: 6.8 vs 6.3
- Travel: 6.4 vs 5.9
Where the PowerShot G7X Mark II wins
- Cheaper new: £175 vs £1,629
- Burst Rate: 8fps
- Battery Life: ~265 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 319g (with battery and card)
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS R8 132 × 86 × 70 mm · 461 g
- PowerShot G7X Mark II 106 × 61 × 42 mm · 319 g
The PowerShot G7X Mark II is 26 mm narrower, 25 mm shorter, 28 mm slimmer and 142 g lighter than the EOS R8.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R8 — Full-Frame Entry: Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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
EOS R8 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
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 | EOS R8Canon · 2023 | PowerShot G7X Mark IICanon · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,629 | £175 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 461g (body only) | 319g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 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
EOS R8
PowerShot G7X Mark II
Portrait
7.5/10
3.6/10
Street
6.8/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
2.2/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
4.1/10
Filmmaking
6.5/10
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Documentary
7.1/10
3.2/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
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Landscape
6.2/10
4.2/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
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Casual
5.5/10
4.6/10
Food
6.9/10
4.7/10
Macro
7.3/10
3.5/10
Architecture
6.2/10
4.2/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
2.9/10
Fun & simple
—
5.3/10
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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