PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs X100S
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.
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £250 |
| 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 | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| 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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