PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs OM-1
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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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