Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the PowerShot G7X Mark II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Resolution45MP vs 20MP (+25MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 8fps
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Battery life570 shots (CIPA) vs ~265 shots (CIPA)
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Generation8 years newer (2024 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 746g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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