PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs MP 0.72
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
View PowerShot G7X Mark III
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
View MP 0.72
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, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
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
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | — |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 304g | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | None |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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