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
Nikon
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 3.5 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Wins
D500
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD500 has higher AF points / zones (153 vs 0)
- BD500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1240 shots vs 235 shots)
- BD500 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has lower Weight (304 g vs 760 g)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 10 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
D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 42mm narrower, 54mm shorter, and 40mm thinner than D500.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 456 g lighter than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 81mm D500
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
3.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: mount data unavailable
D500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
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
Weight
304 g vs 760 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Eye AF
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D500
AF points / zones
153 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Card types
Adds XQD, SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 235 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only D500 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
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
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or D500?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D500 — 304g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and D500?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 20.1 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the D500 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and D500?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while D500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G7 X Mark III or the D500?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and D500?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and D500 weighs 760 g, so the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 456 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and D500 record 4K video?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 30p. D500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and D500 weather sealed?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. D500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 235 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and 1,240 shots for the D500, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and D500 at $1,999. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is $1,250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.