PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs X100V
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, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | X100V (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 478g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | X100V |
|---|---|---|
| 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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