PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Now Gen 3
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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VS
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
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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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £120 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 304g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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