Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III 2019
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
£859
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PowerShot G7X Mark III vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable.
Where the PowerShot G7X Mark III wins
- Burst Rate: 20fps (with fixed AF/AE)
- Weight: 304g (with battery and card)
- Casual: 5.6 vs 4.4
Where the A6000 wins
- Cheaper new: £125 vs £859
- Resolution: 24.3MP
- Battery Life: ~360 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 6.3 vs 3.8
- Street: 7.6 vs 6.4
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- PowerShot G7X Mark III 106 × 61 × 41 mm · 304 g
- A6000 120 × 67 × 45 mm · 344 g
The PowerShot G7X Mark III is 14 mm narrower, 6 mm shorter, 4 mm slimmer and 40 g lighter than the A6000.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark IIICanon · 2019 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £859 | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE)Best | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 304g (with battery and card)Best | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A6000
Portrait
3.8/10
6.3/10
Street
6.4/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
2.4/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.6/10
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Filmmaking
3.8/10
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Documentary
4.4/10
4.0/10
Landscape
4.3/10
4.8/10
Casual
5.6/10
4.4/10
Food
5.0/10
5.5/10
Macro
3.6/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.4/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
4.6/10
Fun & simple
5.4/10
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Sports & Action
—
6.2/10
Wildlife
—
6.7/10
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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