PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs FX3
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
View FX3
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 Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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