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PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs FX3

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 FX3 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.

↓ 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

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
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIFX3
Travel
9.0
4.0
Casual
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
9.0
Street
7.5
4.0
Portrait
7.5
7.0
Landscape
6.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0

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

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