Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon Canon EOS R8 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 R8 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 rate40fps electronic vs 8fps
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Generation10 years newer (2026 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
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 | — |
Full spec comparison
| 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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