PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Leica Q3
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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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.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
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
Leica Q3 (2023)
- Photographers who want a fixed-lens full-frame camera with no compromises
- Q2 owners upgrading to articulating screen and improved autofocus
- Travel photographers who want one premium compact that does everything
- Street and documentary photographers who want Leica quality without changing lenses
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the leica q3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 743g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Leica Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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