QUESTION
Is the Canon G7X Mark II still worth buying for vlogging?
Yes — the Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II can still be worth buying for vlogging in 2026, but mainly if you want a very compact, simple camera and you find it at a fair price.
It still has several strengths for vlogging:
- Pocketable size that’s easy to carry everywhere
- Bright f/1.8–2.8 lens for decent low-light shooting and some background blur
- Canon’s pleasing color straight out of camera, especially for skin tones
- Flip-up screen that makes self-filming convenient
The main tradeoffs are that it’s an older camera now:
- 1080p video only, with no 4K
- Older autofocus technology, so it’s less capable than newer vlog cameras for tracking subjects
- No 3.5mm mic input, which limits external audio options
- Micro-USB charging/connection instead of USB-C
One more thing to keep in mind: the G7X Mark II has remained popular with vloggers and can be overpriced on the used market, so value depends a lot on what you pay and the condition of the camera.
Bottom line: buy the G7X Mark II if you want a small, easy vlog camera and can get it for a sensible used price. Skip it if you want 4K, better autofocus, USB-C, or mic input — in that case, a newer model is usually the better value.