PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs PixPro WPZ2
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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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.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
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
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £100 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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