PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs X-T5
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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | X-T5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 557g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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