PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs A7 IV
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| 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 FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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