PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs ZV-1 II
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
From £749
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt 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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £649 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| 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, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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