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PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs A9

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 A9 Sony A9 (2017) Starting from £1999 new Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action photography View A9

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.

Professional Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.

↓ 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

A9 (2017)

  • Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
  • Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
  • Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
  • Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry

Quick take: The a9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the a9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)A9 (2017)
Price £350 £1,999
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution 20.1MP 24.2MP
Video 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with face detection 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation Optical IS (lens) IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)
Battery Life ~265 shots (CIPA) ~650 shots (CIPA)
Weight 319g (with battery and card) 673g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)
Screen 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIA9
Travel
9.0
7.0
Casual
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
4.0
Street
7.5
Portrait
7.5
9.0
Landscape
6.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0

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