PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs BF
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The bf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the bf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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