PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs X-Pro2
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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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.
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
Quick take: The x-pro2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the x-pro2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | X-Pro2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 495g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | X-Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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