PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Sigma fp
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
View PowerShot G7X Mark III
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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