PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs ZV-E10 II
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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