PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs A7C II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) Starting from £749 new Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video View PowerShot G7X Mark III
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Sony A7C II Sony A7C II (2023) Starting from £1499 new Best for Full-frame hybrid View A7C II

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.

Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7C II (2023)

  • Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
  • Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
  • A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup

Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)A7C II (2023)
Price £749 £1,499
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP 33.0MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
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, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA) ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 304g 514g body only
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× 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: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IIIA7C II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
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