Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M5→Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The PowerShot G7X Mark II offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS M5. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | PowerShot G7X Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M5 | PowerShot G7X Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £350 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS (lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 8fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 319g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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