PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Nikon D7500
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
View PowerShot G7X Mark III
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
View Nikon D7500
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 304g | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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