PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs FX3
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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