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PowerShot G7X Mark III vs Ricoh GR IV

Quick take: The Ricoh GR IV has the highest resolution at 26MP; 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

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification PowerShot G7X Mark IIICanon · 2019Ricoh GR IVRicoh · 2025
Price £749Best£1,299
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP26.0MPBest
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K1080p/60p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detectionHybrid phase/contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation Optical IS — lens-based6-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 20fps (with fixed AF/AE)Best4fps
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA)250 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 304g (with battery and card)262g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder No viewfinderNone (optional external finder accessory)
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 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle microSD (UHS-I) + 53GB internal
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
Ricoh GR IV
Portrait
3.8/10
4.5/10
Street
6.4/10
8.4/10
Travel
6.2/10
7.2/10
Wedding & Events
2.4/10
5.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
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Filmmaking
3.8/10
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Documentary
4.4/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.3/10
5.4/10
Casual
6.5/10
6.3/10
Food
5.1/10
6.0/10
Macro
3.6/10
4.5/10
Architecture
4.4/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
4.5/10
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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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