PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Leica SL2
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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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 SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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