PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs A6700
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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