EOS RPvs 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?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £350 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M 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 | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| 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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