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PowerShot G7X Mark III vs GR IIIx

Quick take: The GR IIIx has the highest resolution at 24MP; the PowerShot G7X Mark III is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

PowerShot G7X Mark III — Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video: The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.

GR IIIx — Street Portraits & Reportage: APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.

Who should buy what
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
GR IIIx (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Street photographers who want the most pocketable APS-C camera available
  • GR III owners who prefer a 40mm equivalent over 28mm
  • Travel photographers who want one discreet camera that fits anywhere
  • Photographers who want a pocketable backup to a larger mirrorless system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification PowerShot G7X Mark IIICanon · 2019GR IIIxRicoh · 2021
Price £859Best£1,099
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP24.2MPBest
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K1080p/60p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detectionHybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation Optical IS — lens-based4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 20fps (with fixed AF/AE)Best4fps
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA)Best200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 304g (with battery and card)232g (body only)Best
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder No viewfinderNo viewfinder
Screen 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing)3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lensFixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streamingUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
PowerShot G7X Mark III
GR IIIx
Portrait
3.8/10
5.1/10
Street
6.4/10
8.0/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.8/10
Wedding & Events
2.4/10
4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
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Filmmaking
3.8/10
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Documentary
4.4/10
4.4/10
Landscape
4.3/10
4.3/10
Casual
5.6/10
5.9/10
Food
5.0/10
5.2/10
Macro
3.6/10
3.8/10
Architecture
4.4/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
4.2/10
Fun & simple
5.0/10
4.7/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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