PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs X-E4
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £699 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M 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 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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