Who should buy the PowerShot G7X Mark III?

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

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

The PowerShot G7X Mark III starts from £859 in the UK, available across 6 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Canon

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III

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

The Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III is the ultimate vlogging compact — a 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS camera with 4K/30p video, a fully tilting screen that flips 180° for self-facing, a built-in ND filter, and USB live-streaming capability. Pocket-sized, capable in low light for a compact, and with Canon's reliable Dual Pixel CMOS AF.

GearFrame's Take

The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.

Starting from

£859 new

Used from £426 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£799

Available at 6 retailers

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£859

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£426

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£815

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Clifton Cameras used

£859

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£739

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Core

Released

2019

Sensor

20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS

Resolution

20.1 MP

Mount

Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens

Dimensions

105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm

Weight

304g (with battery and card)

Weather Sealed

Performance

Autofocus

Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detection

Stabilisation

Optical IS — lens-based

Burst Rate

20fps (with fixed AF/AE)

Battery Life

~235 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K

Viewfinder

No viewfinder

Screen

3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing)

Memory Cards

Single SD UHS-I slot

Connectivity

USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

1-inch

Viewfinder Type

None

Screen Type

Tilting

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

235 shots

Dimensions

106 × 61 × 41mm

Weight (Grams)

304g

Autofocus Type

Contrast detect only

Subject Detection

Face

Max Burst Rate

20.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

30fps

10-Bit Video

Log Profile

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

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Who should buy this

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

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

3.8

Street

6.4

Travel

6.2

Wedding & Events

2.4

Vlogging & Video

5.9

Filmmaking

3.8

Documentary

4.4

Landscape

4.3

Casual

5.6

Food

5.0

Macro

3.6

Architecture

4.4

Astrophotography

3.0

Fun & simple

5.0

✅ Great For

🌆

Street 6.4 Strong on portability, its 24–100mm zoom and discreet body. Compact and discreet. 24mm equivalent start suits street and documentary capture.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

💍

Wedding & Events 2.4 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.

🌌

Astrophotography 3.0 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.

🔬

Macro 3.6 Held back by its 24–100mm zoom and in-camera focus stacking.

📝 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 →