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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
Luna Ultra

Insta360

Luna Ultra

Flagship dual-lens 3-axis gimbal camera with Leica Summicron 1-inch 8K main lens, 1/1.3-inch telephoto, detachable 2-inch OLED screen, 8K30 / 4K120 video, and 37MP UltraPhoto.

$770

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

Luna Ultra is 6.9 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Wins

6categories

Luna Ultra

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot G7 X Mark III wins 1 categories·Luna Ultra wins 4 categories
  • BLuna Ultra has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLuna Ultra has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
  • BLuna Ultra has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
  • BLuna Ultra has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 20.1 MP)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILuna Ultra
Resolution20.1 MP37 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst20 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight304 g233 g
Battery235 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

Luna Ultra front view

Luna Ultra

52 × 170 × 39 mm

233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)

PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 109mm shorter than Luna Ultra but it is also 53mm wider and 3mm thicker.

PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 71 g heavier than Luna Ultra.

Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 39mm Luna Ultra

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

105 × 61 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Luna Ultra back view

Luna Ultra

52 × 170 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Luna Ultra top view

Luna Ultra

52 × 39 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″

116 mm² area

Luna Ultra

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 IIILuna Ultra
Portrait
3.0Limited✓ wins
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
2.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
2.5Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 105, 60.9, 41.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it

  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it

Reasons to choose

Luna Ultra

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    233 g vs 304 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • Max video bit rateBoth 120 Mbps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

Luna Ultra

Pros

  • Dual Leica lenses (1" + tele)
  • 8K30 with 4K120 & 1080p240
  • Detachable 2" OLED screen
  • 3-axis gimbal + Deep Track 5.0

Cons

  • Premium vs Pocket 3
  • No waterproofing
  • Tele reach capped at 240mm equiv

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Luna Ultra
Resolution
20.1 MP
37 MP+84%
Sensor type
1.0-inch stacked CMOS
1" CMOS main + 1/1.3" tele (Leica Summicron)
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Luna Ultra
Aperture
f/1.8–2.8
f/1.8 main / f/2.0 tele
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24–100 mm
20mm main / 60mm tele
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Luna Ultra
Processor
DIGIC 8
Triple AI Chip (dual imaging + 4nm AI)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Luna Ultra
ISO min (native)
125
100−25 less
ISO max (native)
12,800+1 stop
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
6,400
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Luna Ultra
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/2000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or Luna Ultra?

Luna Ultra scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — 3-axis mechanical gimbal — cinema-smooth footage in motion.

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

PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 20.1 MP and Luna Ultra is 37 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Luna Ultra?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

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

PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and Luna Ultra weighs 233 g, so the Luna Ultra is 71 g lighter.

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

PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 30p. Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Luna Ultra weather sealed?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. Luna Ultra: No.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and Luna Ultra at $770. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is $21 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 Insta360 press materials.