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PowerShot G7X Mark II vs 1 J5
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
PowerShot G7X Mark II — Travel & Vlogging: 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.
Who should buy what
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark IICanon · 2016 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 used | — |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.8MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
PowerShot G7X Mark II
1 J5
Portrait
3.6/10
4.3/10
Street
6.3/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
4.1/10
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Documentary
3.2/10
4.1/10
Landscape
4.2/10
3.9/10
Casual
4.5/10
5.0/10
Food
4.7/10
4.8/10
Macro
3.5/10
3.4/10
Architecture
4.2/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
2.9/10
3.0/10
Fun & simple
5.3/10
—
Filmmaking
—
3.2/10
Sports & Action
—
4.9/10
Wildlife
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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