PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs A5100
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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The a5100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a5100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £200 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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