PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Leica SL2
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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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 SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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