PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Z7
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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