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PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Z7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Vlogging View PowerShot G7X Mark II
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Nikon Z7 Nikon Z7 (2018) Starting from £1099 new Best for Landscape, studio, commercial View Z7

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIZ7
Travel
9.0
8.0
Casual
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
6.0
Street
7.5
7.0
Portrait
7.5
9.0
Landscape
6.0
9.0
Architecture
9.0
Wedding & Events
8.0

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