Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon EOS 80D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS 80D improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most PowerShot G7X Mark II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS 80D
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~960 shots (CIPA) vs ~265 shots (CIPA)
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 | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS 80D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.3 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.2 | ||
| Documentary | +2.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.4 | ||
| Casual | -0.8 | ||
| Food | +0.9 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS 80D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £175 used | £180 used | |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~960 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 730g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95x | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
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