PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 304g | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| 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 | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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