PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs MP 0.72
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film 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 & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera 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
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | None |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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