Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon EOS M5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the PowerShot G7X Mark II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS M5
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.5 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £350 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 9fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 427g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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