PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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