PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Nikon Zfc
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount 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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The nikon zfc has the highest resolution at 21mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £799 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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