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PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Q

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) Starting from £749 new Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video View PowerShot G7X Mark III
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Leica Q Leica Q (2015) Starting from £1999 new Best for Street, travel & fine art photography View Q

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 & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Q (2015)

  • Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
  • Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
  • Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
  • Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets

Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)Q (2015)
Price £749 £1,999
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K 1080p/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection
Stabilisation Optical IS — lens-based None
Burst Rate 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) 10fps
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA) ~270 shots (CIPA)
Weight 304g 640g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder None EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
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 Wi-Fi
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIIQ
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0

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