Upgrade Guide
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III→Canon EOS R6 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 III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R6 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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Battery life~760 shots (CIPA) vs ~235 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2022 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark III | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £2,099 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 304g | 670g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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