PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £379 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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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.
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
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
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- Vloggers and travel creators who want a compact, stabilised camera
- Content creators who want 4K/120p in a pocket-sized form factor
- Travellers who want smooth cinematic footage without carrying a gimbal
- Social media creators who want professional-looking video from a tiny device
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £379 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 179g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD |
| 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 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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