Canon
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 priceReleased Jul 2019
DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Osmo Pocket 4 is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Battery life (CIPA) (235 shots vs -1 shots)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 0 frames)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 125)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 × 41 mm
304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 83mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4 but it is also 72mm wider.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 114 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 4.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 44mm Osmo Pocket 4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
Osmo Pocket 4
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Battery life (CIPA)
235 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105, 60.9, 41.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Eye AF
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 0 frames — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO min (native)
50 vs 125 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Osmo Pocket 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 20.1 MP and Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G7 X Mark III or the Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 114 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 30p. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. Osmo Pocket 4: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 235 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and -1 shots for the Osmo Pocket 4, giving the PowerShot G7 X Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.