PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Instax Mini Evo
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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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.
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
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
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £150 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 304g | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — |
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