PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs X100S
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 & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £250 |
| 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 AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | — |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| 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 | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| 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, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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