PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs PowerShot V1
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
Vlogging & Travel — PowerShot V1 (2025): The PowerShot V1 is Canon's best compact camera — a 1-inch stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K/60p, built-in ND, and an articulating screen in a pocketable body. It is the compact camera Canon's content-creator audience has been waiting for, and a genuine step forward over the G7X series.
Who should buy what
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
- Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
- Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
- Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable
PowerShot V1 (2025)
- Content creators who want Canon's best compact for vlogging and social media
- Travel photographers who want 4K and a zoom lens in one pocketable body
- Vloggers upgrading from G7X series who want better AF and video specs
- Photographers who want a capable compact backup body
Quick take: The powershot v1 has the highest resolution at 22mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | PowerShot V1 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £900 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 22.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 20fps (electronic) |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 340g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | PowerShot V1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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