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PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs A7C

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Vlogging View PowerShot G7X Mark II
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Sony A7C Sony A7C (2020) Starting from £1299 new Best for Compact travel & content creation View A7C

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.

Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7C (2020)

  • Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
  • Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
  • Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
  • Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road

Quick take: The a7c has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)A7C (2020)
Price £350 £1,299
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP 24.2MP
Video 1080p/60p 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with face detection Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF
Stabilisation Optical IS (lens) 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps 10fps with AF/AE tracking
Battery Life ~265 shots (CIPA) ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless
Weight 319g (with battery and card) 509g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder None None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF
Screen 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots 3.0" vari-angle 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 UHS-II
Connectivity Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIA7C
Travel
9.0
9.0
Casual
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
Street
7.5
9.0
Portrait
7.5
9.0
Landscape
6.0
Video
9.0
Wildlife
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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