Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon EOS R6 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 EOS R6 Mark II
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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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Burst rate12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic vs 8fps
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Battery life~760 shots (CIPA) vs ~265 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2022 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £2,099 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 670g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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