Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III→Canon EOS M3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the PowerShot G7X Mark III. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS M3
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -4.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark III | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £150 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | — | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 4.2fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 304g | 366g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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