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PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Sony FX30

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 Sony FX30 Sony Sony FX30 (2022) Starting from £1799 new Best for Video creators & filmmakers View Sony FX30

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.

Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.

↓ 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

Sony FX30 (2022)

  • Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
  • Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
  • A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
  • Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing

Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)Sony FX30 (2022)
Price £350 £1,799
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP 26.1MP
Video 1080p/60p 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with face detection Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation Optical IS (lens) 5-axis Active IBIS
Burst Rate 8fps 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~265 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 319g (with battery and card) 579g body only
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None None (EVF optional via XLR handle)
Screen 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IISony FX30
Travel
9.0
7.0
Casual
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
9.0
Street
7.5
Portrait
7.5
7.0
Landscape
6.0
Documentary
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0

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

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