Who should buy the PowerShot G7X Mark II?

Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price

How much does the PowerShot G7X Mark II cost in the UK?

The PowerShot G7X Mark II starts from £699 in the UK. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Canon

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II

Name: PowerShot G7X Mark II
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

The Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II is a premium 1-inch compact camera built for content creators, vloggers, and travel photographers who want excellent image quality in a genuinely pocketable body. Its 20.1MP BSI CMOS sensor pairs with a fast 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens — delivering bright, sharp images in challenging light. A flip-up 3.0" touchscreen is perfectly positioned for selfies and vlogging, and Micro USB charging makes it easy to top up on the go. The G7X Mark II lacks 4K video and a built-in EVF — limitations the G7X Mark III addressed — but it remains one of the most popular compact cameras ever made, and an exceptional used-market value for anyone who wants 1-inch quality in a coat pocket.

GearFrame's Take

The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.

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£699

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£729

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Value & Depreciation

£549

Launch price

→

£350

Today

36%

Value drop

Over ~10 years, this camera has cost roughly £20/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II

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Battery NB-13L 265 shots per charge (CIPA) From £39.00 · Ansmann NB-13L Battery (replacement for Canon NB-13L) Every NB-13L battery and charger →

Memory card

SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD

Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →

Core

Released

2016

Sensor

20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS

Resolution

20.1 MP

Mount

Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent)

Dimensions

105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm

Weight

319g (with battery and card)

Weather Sealed

Performance

Autofocus

Contrast-detect AF with face detection

Stabilisation

Optical IS (lens)

Burst Rate

8fps

Battery Life

~265 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

1080p/60p

Viewfinder

No viewfinder

Screen

3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots

Memory Cards

Single SD UHS-I slot

Connectivity

Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

1-inch

Viewfinder Type

None

Screen Type

Tilting

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

265 shots

Dimensions

106 × 61 × 42mm

Weight (Grams)

319g

Autofocus Type

Contrast detect only

Subject Detection

Face

Max Burst Rate

8.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Maximum Native ISO

12800

Max Video Resolution

1080p–2.7K

10-Bit Video

Log Profile

Built-in Microphone Input

Headphone Jack

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Who should buy this

Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

3.6/10

Street

6.3/10

Travel

5.9/10

Wedding & Events

2.2/10

Vlogging & Video

4.1/10

Documentary

3.2/10

Landscape

4.2/10

Casual

4.6/10

Food

4.7/10

Macro

3.5/10

Architecture

4.2/10

Astrophotography

2.9/10

Fun & simple

5.3/10

✅ Great For

🌆

Street 6.3 Strong on portability, its 24–100mm zoom and discreet body. Compact and discreet with a fast lens — a capable street companion.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

💍

Wedding & Events 2.2 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.

🌌

Astrophotography 2.9 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.

🎥

Documentary 3.2 Held back by audio and generation.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →