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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
Alpha 7 V

Sony

Alpha 7 V

33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.

$2,899

Launch price

Released Dec 2025

Alpha 7 V is 6.4 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Wins

12categories

Alpha 7 V

WildlifeSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot G7 X Mark III wins 0 categories·Alpha 7 V wins 5 categories
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 0 frames)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIAlpha 7 V
Resolution20.1 MP33 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmFull Frame
ISO max12,80051,200
Burst20 fps30 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight304 g695 g
Battery235 shots630 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

Alpha 7 V front view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 96 × 82 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 25mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 41mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.

PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 391 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.

Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 82mm Alpha 7 V

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

Alpha 7 V back view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 96 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

Alpha 7 V top view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 82 mm

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″

116 mm² area

Alpha 7 V

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

7.4× 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

Alpha 7 V

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use casePowerShot G7 X Mark IIIAlpha 7 V
Portrait
3.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
2.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 105, 60.9, 41.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    304 g vs 695 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7 V

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 0 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    95 frames vs 0 frames — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone 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

Alpha 7 V

Pros

  • 33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
  • Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
  • 7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
  • 759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
  • 7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
  • Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
  • Up to 16 stops dynamic range

Cons

  • Premium price vs α7 IV
  • 4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
  • Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
  • Complex menu and feature set

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Alpha 7 V
Resolution
20.1 MP
33 MP+64%
Sensor type
1.0-inch stacked CMOS
Full Frame Exmor RS CMOS (partially stacked)
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Alpha 7 V
Aperture
f/1.8–2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24–100 mm
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Alpha 7 V
Processor
DIGIC 8
BIONZ XR2 + AI processing unit
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Alpha 7 V
ISO min (native)
125
100−25 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
51,200+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
204,800
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Alpha 7 V
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 landscape, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or Alpha 7 V?

Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — 33MP — ample resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Alpha 7 V?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 20.1 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G7 X Mark III or the Alpha 7 V?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Alpha 7 V?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 391 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.

Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 235 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.

How much does each cost?

PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is $2,150 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 Sony press materials.