PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Nikon Z9
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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.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
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
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- Professional sports, wildlife and photojournalism photographers
- Nikon D6 or D850 users making the final switch to mirrorless
- Those who need the fastest, most reliable AF Nikon has ever made
- Professionals who need a flagship body with no mechanical shutter
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the nikon z9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| 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 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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