PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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