PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs KF
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 & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
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
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Quick take: The kf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the kf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | KF (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £700 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 643g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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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