Upgrade Guide

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II→Canon EOS R8

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

PowerShot G7X Mark II

£350

2016

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R8

£1099 (+£749)

2023

✅

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 R8

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Full spec comparison

Spec	PowerShot G7X Mark II	EOS R8
Price	£350	£1,099
Released	2016	2023	↑
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS	24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with face detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking
Stabilisation	Optical IS (lens)	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	8fps	6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~265 shots (CIPA)	~220 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	319g (with battery and card)	461g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	None	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59×
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	Single SD UHS-II slot

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