PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Z7 II
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
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