PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Z50
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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £499 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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