PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Leica Q2
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, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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