PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Z5 II
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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