PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs GR IIIx HDF
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The gr iiix hdf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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