PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs X-T50
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
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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.
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
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-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | X-T50 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 438g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | X-T50 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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