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EOS R8 vs PowerShot G7X Mark III
Quick take: The EOS R8 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the PowerShot G7X Mark III is the most affordable; only the EOS R8 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 III 2019
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
£859
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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 III — Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video: The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
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 III (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
- Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
- Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
- Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R8Canon · 2023 | PowerShot G7X Mark IIICanon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,629 | £859Best |
| 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 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE)Best |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~235 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 461g (body only) | 304g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming |
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 III
Portrait
7.5/10
3.8/10
Street
6.8/10
6.4/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
2.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
6.5/10
3.8/10
Documentary
7.1/10
4.4/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
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Landscape
6.2/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
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Casual
5.5/10
5.6/10
Food
6.9/10
5.0/10
Macro
7.3/10
3.6/10
Architecture
6.2/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
3.0/10
Fun & simple
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5.4/10
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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