Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon EOS R6 Mark III
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 III
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Resolution32MP vs 20MP (+12MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) vs 8fps
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Battery life~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) vs ~265 shots (CIPA)
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Generation9 years newer (2025 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Casual | -2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.0 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark II | EOS R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £2,799 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ↑ |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 670g (body with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) |
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