PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Sigma fp L
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 L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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 L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; 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 L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Phase-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 | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| 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 |
| 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 L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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