PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs A6700
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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