PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Z6 III

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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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) Starting from £2199 new Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III

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.

Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

↓ 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

Z6 III (2024)

  • Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
  • Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
  • Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
  • Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation

Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)Z6 III (2024)
Price £749 £2,199
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP 24.5MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)
Stabilisation Optical IS — lens-based 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 304g 760g body only
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIIZ6 III
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
7.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
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