Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +4.7 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.3 | ||
| Documentary | +4.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.2 | ||
| Casual | +1.3 | ||
| Food | +3.3 | ||
| Macro | +5.0 | ||
| Architecture | +2.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,729 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ↓ |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 546g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | Vari-angle touchscreen | |
| 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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