PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Sony RX100 VII
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
View PowerShot G7X Mark III
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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