PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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