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 III | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.9 | ||
| Street | -1.6 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +4.4 | ||
| Documentary | +3.8 | ||
| Landscape | +1.6 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | +2.9 | ||
| Macro | +3.7 | ||
| Architecture | +2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
| Spec | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 40fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) | ↑ |
| Weight | 304g (with battery and card) | 688g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type B + SD |
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