PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs X-T1
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary 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, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | X-T1 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £299 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 440g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | X-T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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