Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon EOS R100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS R100 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most PowerShot G7X Mark II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS R100
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation7 years newer (2023 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS R100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS R100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £529 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 6.5fps mechanical | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 356g (body, battery, card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
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