Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS M3→Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS M3

£150

2015

→

Upgrade to

Canon

PowerShot G7X Mark III

£749 (+£599)

2019

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS M3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the PowerShot G7X Mark III

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS M3	PowerShot G7X Mark III
Price	£150	£749
Released	2015	2019	↑
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	1080p/30p	4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K
Autofocus	Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)	Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF
Stabilisation	—	Optical IS — lens-based
Burst Rate	4.2fps	20fps (with fixed AF/AE)	↑
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~235 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	366g (body only)	304g	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory)	None
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing)
Mount	Canon EF-M mount	Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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