PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs PowerShot V1
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Vlogging & Travel — PowerShot V1 (2025): The PowerShot V1 is Canon's best compact camera — a 1-inch stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K/60p, built-in ND, and an articulating screen in a pocketable body. It is the compact camera Canon's content-creator audience has been waiting for, and a genuine step forward over the G7X series.
Who should buy what
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
PowerShot V1 (2025)
- Content creators who want Canon's best compact for vlogging and social media
- Travel photographers who want 4K and a zoom lens in one pocketable body
- Vloggers upgrading from G7X series who want better AF and video specs
- Photographers who want a capable compact backup body
Quick take: The powershot v1 has the highest resolution at 22mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | PowerShot V1 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £900 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 22.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps (electronic) |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 340g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | PowerShot V1 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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