PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs X-E2
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.
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
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
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | X-E2 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £150 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 350g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | X-E2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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