Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M6 Mark II→Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS M6 Mark II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the PowerShot G7X Mark III
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Burst rate20fps (with fixed AF/AE) vs 14fps (mechanical and electronic)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | PowerShot G7X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.2 | ||
| Street | -0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.9 | ||
| Documentary | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.8 | ||
| Food | -0.9 | ||
| Macro | -1.9 | ||
| Architecture | -0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M6 Mark II | PowerShot G7X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £337 used | £859 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS — lens-based | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 304g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | No viewfinder | |
| 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-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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