PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs X-H2S
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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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.
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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