PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs A7 V
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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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