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PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Pocket 1-inch compact with a 24–100mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, 4K video, Dual Pixel AF, and live streaming — a classic vlog/travel camera.

$749

Launch price

Released Jul 2019

vs

Canon

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

Updated 1-inch vlog compact with 4K 60p, improved AF, and a tilting touchscreen.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV is 5.2 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Wins

11categories

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

Sports & ActionVlogging

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot G7 X Mark III wins 1 categories·PowerShot G7 X Mark IV wins 4 categories
  • BPowerShot G7 X Mark IV has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • BPowerShot G7 X Mark IV has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 0 frames)
  • BPowerShot G7 X Mark IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
  • BPowerShot G7 X Mark IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 235 shots)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Resolution20.1 MP20.1 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst20 fps15 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight304 g304 g
Battery235 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

105 × 61 × 41 mm

304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

106 × 61 × 41 mm

304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)

PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 1mm narrower than PowerShot G7 X Mark IV.

PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G7 X Mark IV weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″

116 mm² area

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casePowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Portrait
3.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
2.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
2.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (mechanical)

    20 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 105

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 0 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 0 frames — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 235 shots — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ResolutionBoth 20.1 MP
  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • WeightBoth 304 g
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Pros

  • 1-inch stacked 20.1MP sensor
  • 24–100mm equivalent zoom (4.2×)
  • 4K 30p and Full HD 120p
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Live streaming support

Cons

  • Tilt-only screen (not fully articulating)
  • 4K limited to 30fps
  • AF weaker than Sony ZV-1 for video
  • No built-in ND filter

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

Pros

  • 1-inch sensor
  • 4K 60p
  • Tilting screen
  • Creator-friendly

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • No EVF
  • Small sensor vs ILC

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G7 X Mark IV at major authorized retailers.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot G7 X Mark III
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Resolution
20.1 MP
20.1 MP
Sensor type
1.0-inch stacked CMOS
1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Aperture
f/1.8–2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24–100 mm
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Processor
DIGIC 8
DIGIC X
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
ISO min (native)
125
100−25 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
102,400
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/2000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or PowerShot G7 X Mark IV?

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV scores 6.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — Bird AF subject recognition.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G7 X Mark IV?

Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.

Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G7 X Mark IV have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while PowerShot G7 X Mark IV has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G7 X Mark III or the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic. PowerShot G7 X Mark IV reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G7 X Mark IV?

Both bodies weigh roughly 304 g.

Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G7 X Mark IV record 4K video?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 30p. PowerShot G7 X Mark IV: 4K up to 60p.

Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot G7 X Mark IV weather sealed?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. PowerShot G7 X Mark IV: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 235 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and 640 shots for the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV, giving the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and PowerShot G7 X Mark IV at $899. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is $150 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.