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Canon recently added another PowerShot pocket camera to its lineup that's clearly targeted to enthusiasts—given its features and hefty price. Although very compact, on paper it looks a winner but let's see how it performs in the real world. At first glan...
Excellent all-around pocket camera, Quality stills and movies, Bright 4.2x zoom...
Weak battery life, Occasional focus miscues, No hot shoe...
The PowerShot G7 X is without a doubt one of the best pocket cameras Canon has ever released. Good pictures, nice movies, a bright lens, and loads of adjustments make it an easy Editors' Choice recommendation. It's not perfect but it's simply a great wal...
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Compact is becoming the most fiercely contested market in the world of photography for two reasons in particular. With cameras on smartphones threatening to steal ground from compacts as they get more sophisticated, and interchangeable lens compact system...
Excellent image quality from this camera's 1-inch sensor, Premium design with good physical controls, 24-100mm equivalent focal length is versatile enough to cover a wide range of shooting scenarios, Responsive 1.04-million-dot resolution LCD touchscreen...
No hotshoe, Dated AF system...
The G7 X is Canons first foray into the 1-inch-sensor compact camera market and given that this section has been dominated almost exclusively by Sonys RX100 series, the G7 X is a welcome contender. The RX100 Mark III has a neat pop-up OLED viewfinder an...
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With so much in common with the Sony RX100 III, it's the differences that are most interesting to potential buyers. The G7 X lacks a viewfinder, which was a major new feature on Sony's Mark III model. We have mixed feelings about this. An electronic viewf...
The Canon G7 X delivers SLR quality in a truly pocketable package, and the price is right...
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Five years ago, I was broke, but I still needed a great camera. The Canon S90 was the perfect fit for my needs, and my credit card balance. And I wasn't the only one who thought so. The amazing S90 and successors made Canon a mint — at least until Sony's...
Beautiful construction, Useful touchscreen, Excellent image quality...
Mediocre manual focusing, No hotshoe for external accessories, Video quality is middling...
Canon G7 X Like Beautiful construction. Useful touchscreen. Excellent image quality. Don't Like...
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photoreview.com.au Updated:
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Still images from the G7X appeared very slightly soft straight out of the camera, although they sharpened up nicely with a little unsharp masking in Photoshop. Colours showed the usual slight increase in saturation we've come to expect from compact digica...
We concluded our review of Canon's PowerShot G1X Mark II by stating The lack of a built-in viewfinder is always a deal-breaker for us and we're still of that opinion after reviewing the PowerShot G7X. Particularly in the Southern Hemisphere, where skies a...
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The right side has a flip door behind which are AV and HDMI connectors, below this is a flush button that will search for a Wi-Fi access point and behind the flip door is a strap anchor point. The left side also has an anchor point as well as the built in...
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Compact cameras that can easily fit in your pocket are no longer confined to 'point-and-shoot' status. With a camera like the Canon Powershot G7X, the capability is there for you to take the reigns of the exposure completely, rather than just making use o...
Compact size, Manual features, Good overall image quality...
No EVF, Not great for close-ups, Noticeable lens distortion at 24mm...
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What is the Canon PowerShot G7 X? The G7 X is Canon's answer to the Sony RX100 III , which recently became our favourite compact camera of the moment. It adopts the same core ideal: pack a larger-than-average sensor into a small camera and you have a very...
Excellent image quality, Premium design with good physical controls, Versatile 24-100mm lens...
No hotshoe, Dated AF system...
A 1-inch sensor in a pocketable body makes the Canon PowerShot GX 7 a great high-end compact, as long as you don't mind the lack of EVF.Next, read our Best Cameras Round-up...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
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Until now, even with four expert compacts on the market, there was something seriously missing from Canon's catalogue. You basically had the choice between a small camera with a small image sensor (the S120 and S200), a big camera with a big image sensor...
Build quality, Easeofuse, Lens captures lots of light in all positions, Nice zoom range (24100mm), Responsive, Touchscreen tilts vertically 180°, WiFi and NFC, Charger included, Low image noise up to 1600 ISO...
Picture lacks uniformity across the frame, USB cable not included, MiniB port, Images could be sharper, RAW photos save slowly, Max. shutter speed only 1/2000, Battery life: 280 photos, No panoramic mode, No builtin EVF?...
With its image sensor, zoom lens and tiltable touchscreen, the PowerShot G7X is equipped to spar with the kings of the pocket-sized expert compact cameras, the Sony RX100's. The picture quality isn't as impressive, but it's better-built, faster and more u...
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The rise of the high-end compact camera has been gathering pace, with oodles of models well worth a look in 2014. Despite already offering plenty of quality products, it's taken Canon a little longer to get into the groove and deliver a large-sensor yet s...
Great build quality, customisable lens control ring, decent low-mid ISO image quality with delicate processing, fast 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equiv) lens, smaller than many G-series cameras, WiFi works well, touchscreen tilt-angle LCD screen...
No viewfinder or facility to add one, high ISO image quality (over ISO 1600) not all that, zoom toggle control rather than lens zoom ring, battery is only so-so, Sony RX100 III a step ahead, where are the next-level autofocus features...
As the high-end compact camera war hots up, Canon's first dip into the 1-inch sensor market is a solid effort. If it was 2013 then Canon would have struck gold with the PowerShot G7 X. But what a difference a year makes, for the Sony Cyber-shot RX10...
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When it comes to American consumers, no brand is more trusted than Canon. Its DSLRs sell in spite of themselves, and the company's compact S- and G-series cameras hang around the necks of tourists everywhere. For a long time, the PowerShot S90/100 line wa...
A tardy, but excellent, entry to the high-end compact camera game. Once upon a time if you were looking for a fantastic point-and-shoot that you could fit in your pocket, you were looking for a Canon S-series point-and-shoot. From the S90 to the S95...
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In the past, Canon has had a lot of success with its PowerShot G-series and PowerShot S-series of compact cameras, but in recent times models like the 12.2Mp Canon G16 have started to seem a bit too bulky and ugly. Both it and the sexier PowerShot S120 (w...
1, inch sensor in a compact body, Large aperture for depth of field control and faster shutter speed, High build quality...
No viewfinder, Fixed screen rather than tilting/variangle, F/1.8 aperture only at the widest focal length...
Although it's a G-series camera the G7 X looks more like the S120 than the G16 or G1 X Mark II – it's much sleeker in appearance than other G-series models. At 103x60.4x40.4mm and 304g it's also just a little bigger and heavier than the S120 (100.2x59x29m...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
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In the past, Canon has had a lot of success with its PowerShot G-series and PowerShot S-series of compact cameras, but in recent times models like the 12.2Mp Canon G16 have started to seem a bit too bulky and ugly. Both it and the sexier PowerShot S120 (w...
1inch sensor in a compact body, Large aperture for depth of field control and faster shutter speed, High build quality...
No viewfinder, Fixed screen rather than tilting/variangle, F/1.8 aperture only at the widest focal length...
The compact camera market is tough at the moment, but that's great news for the consumer as manufacturers are being pushed to create even better cameras with more features. Consumers are also much better informed these days and many appreciate the benefi...
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Compact cameras that can easily fit in your pocket are no longer confined to 'point-and-shoot' status. With a camera like the Canon Powershot G7X, the capability is there for you to take the reigns of the exposure completely, rather than just making use o...
Compact size, Manual features, Good overall image quality...
No EVF, Not great for close-ups, Noticeable lens distortion at 24mm...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
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Canon's entry into the 1 inch sensor category of compact cameras gives competition to Sony's RX100 MkIII. It is rumoured they use the same Sony-made 20MP sensor. The Canon has a 24—100mm f1.8—2.8 lens, longer than the Sony, but without a viewfinder, which...
The ergonomics of the G7 X make it a pleasure to use, being intuitive and fast. Image quality is generally good and high ISO performance is excellent for a compact. Incamera noise reduction is outstanding, producing clean images at ISO3200 without excessi...
Images are surprisingly soft at the 100mm end of the zoom range. Even at f11 in bright sunlight the edges lack sharpness. And there is a tendency to over saturation of bright colours. Focus is a tad sluggish. Video quality is just OK...
Sony have had the top end of the compact market to themselves since they launched the RX100, but now they have serious competition. The Canon is $120 cheaper than the Sony, but it doesn't have a viewfinder, nor does it offer one as an option. The Sony sma...
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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated:
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While the Canon PowerShot G7 X looks pretty much like every other digital camera in the market, it has various design cues that elevate it a notch higher than its peers. Its gritty metal body gives it a truly premium vibe, though those with sweaty hands w...
Shots look really good, Flexible shooting options, Feels premium in the hand...
Zoom button is tricky to trigger, Shot details lean toward the soft side...
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As the entry-level point-and-shoot compacts slowly fade into obsolescence, camera manufacturers have been scrambling to explore the enthusiast/prosumer segments of the market. Initially a niche segment occupied by Canon's G-series cameras, the segment has...
So is the Canon PowerShot G7 X the best prosumer compact camera right now? In terms of usability, the PowerShot G7 X definitely stands out. While a control ring is something most compacts in its class have, the combination of the PowerShot G7 X's user-fri...
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wovow.org Updated:
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Canon has shown new developments in the last edition of the fair Photokina held in Cologne. The Canon PowerShot G7 X has been one of the new models to add to its catalog, specifically the section advanced compact cameras. This model is aimed at experts in...
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The Canon website says ‘DSLR-like creativity in a connected large sensor compact' which seems to sum up this powerful unit.It is small enough to fit in your pocket or purse at 10.5x6.5x4cm the last figure increase to 8cm when fully zoomed. It is somewhat...
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On the rear of the G7 X is a 3in 1040k-dot LCD that is touch sensitive for fingertip shooting and focusing. It also tilts up, which is great for street photography and selfies. While the Sony RX100 MkIII doesn't have touch control on its screen, it does b...
The PowerShot G7 X is a superb little camera aimed at serious photographers. With a large 1in sensor, a fast all-purpose zoom lens, a touch & tilt 3in LCD, and Wi-Fi and NFC built in, it's a powerful bit of kit considering its small size. Advanced feature...
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This is where things get interesting! It's over two years since Sony shook up the compact camera market by putting a 1"-type sensor into a genuinely pocketable compact. The Cyber-shot RX100 looked a lot like one of Canon's S-series of high-end compacts bu...
Excellent photo quality, Fast lens with longer zoom range than competition, Sensor/lens combination allows for very shallow depth-of-field, Customizable front dial, LCD can flip upward 180 degrees, Touchscreen display allows for easy focus point selection...
Poor battery life, Slow continuous shooting and shot-to-shot speeds with Raw images, Focusing can be inconsistent, Manual focus has low quality preview, limited magnification, and requires a lot of dial-spinning, No 24p video option, Menu operation can be...
With a time-tested 1" BSI-CMOS sensor and an impressive 24-100mm F1.8-2.8 lens, the PowerShot G7 X produces excellent quality photos. Although the ergonomics won't suit everyone and battery life isn't as good as some competitors, the G7X is well suited to...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
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As a result of this pressure, we're now seeing some truly impressive advanced compacts breaking new ground in terms of their specifications.Even the previously high-end and high-demand Canon PowerShot range is having to evolve to stand out. The PowerShot...
Excellent LCD touchscreen, Great image quality, Premium design, Good focal range...
AF system not the best, Lacking a hotshoe...
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Who's it for: Advanced amateurs or professionals looking for the capabilities of much larger camera in a compact body.While smartphones are commandeering the entry-level and intermediate photography markets, camera manufacturers are racing to beef up thei...
Compact bod, Excellent image qualit, Customizable front dia, Touch-screen controls and focus selectio, Very fas, accurate autofocus...
Short battery lif, Unreliable wireless connectivity to smartphones...
Canon's GX 7 is a powerful competitor to the Sony RX100 III, and the best of the current bridge cameras. Who's it for: Advanced amateurs or professionals looking for the capabilities of much larger camera in a compact body. While smartphones...
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It’s no secret that smartphones and their increasingly powerful cameras are eating away at the sales of traditional low-end compacts...
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The Canon PowerShot G7 X is one of those cameras that we have all been waiting for Canon to deliver. At the moment it was announced, there was a collective mumble of “finally” uttered among Canon enthusiasts around the world.While Canon has attempted putt...
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Product shots courtesy of Canon U.S.A, Inc. I was really excited to get my hands on Canon's latest G-series camera, the PowerShot G7 X. In fact, I was looking for this camera to replace my current point-and-shoot because I'd wanted something that was s...
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Although not the first large sensor compact from the firm, the GX 7 is the first Canon compact to debut a 1-inch type sensor to rival the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 series. This 20Mpix BSI CMOS unit is paired with a fast 24-100mm f1.8-2.8 stabilized zoom and f...
The G7 X has a high-speed lens with the widest range that sets it apart from the RX100 series. If the 24-70mm lens on the RX100 III is enough though the Sony is the better specified of the two, but then that's reflected in the steeper price. Although it w...
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and ChargingTiny compact cameras with (relatively) large sensors and small batteries lack stamina. We averaged 350-400 shots with flash off 75% of the time (it really wasn't needed given the wide lens and BSI sensor). That's better than the 210 shot rati...
Relatively long zoom lens, wide aperture, excellent 1" sensor, touch screen works well for focus, More background blur than the 1" sensor competition...
No EVF, LCD tilts up but not down. RAW not available in auto mode...
The Canon PowerShot G1X was a somewhat rocky start in the high end compact camera space, but with the PowerShot G7X, they've created something modern and compelling. Image quality rivals the dominant RX100 family and Canon has a few features that might sw...
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The Canon PowerShot G7 X is a new pocketable premium compact camera with a large CMOS image sensor and a fast lens. The metal-bodied G7 X has a 1.0-type back-illuminated 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, an f/1.8-2.8, 4.2x lens with 9-blade aperture, full manua...
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It took more than three years for another company to bring out a camera that went toe-to-toe with Sony's excellent RX100 series of compacts in terms of specifications and features. The Canon PowerShot G7 X ($699.99) is the first pocketable compact&nb...
1-inch image sensor. Wide aperture zoom lens. Tilting touch-screen display. Speedy focus system. Wi-Fi with NFC. Raw support.
Pricey. Lacks hot shoe and EVF option. Burst rate slows when shooting Raw...
The Canon PowerShot G7 X has a bright zoom lens that covers a lot of range and a large 1-inch image sensor, but just misses earning our Editors' Choice nod for top premium compact camera...
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Size-wise, the G7X is more along the lines of the PowerShot S series, which was generally considered to be the world's best compact camera before the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 debuted. And it's pretty obvious that Canon is dead set on recapturing the crown, b...
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The G7X is almost exactly the same size as the RX100 Mark III, and again shares what looks like the same sensor. It also has 1080 video at 60p and built-in Wifi with NFC and smartphone remote control. But in terms of two key specifications, the Canon out-...
The PowerShot G7X is Canon's answer to Sony's RX100 series. Canon's taken the same 20 Megapixel 1in sensor (delivering a big upgrade in image quality over typical phones or compacts) and squeezed it into essentially the same sized body. The big difference...
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20.2MP one-inch High Sensitivity CMOS image sensorDIGIC 6 image processor4.2x optical zoom lens24-100mm equivalentf/1.8 to f/2.8built-in ND filterISO 125-12,8003.0" multi-angle touchscreen LCD displayHigh Speed 31-point AF (AutoFocus)6.5 fps Continuous Sh...
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Available from October 2014 in the US market, the Canon PowerShot G7X is priced at around US$700. That's a noticeably lower pricetag than Sony's latest competitor, the RX100 III. In fact, it puts the G7X somewhere in between the entry-level RX100 and the...
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While most of the cameras in this category fall within the relatively narrow $500-$800 range (with a few exceptions), products in this roundup vary quite a bit in terms of sensor size, number and type of control points, zoom range, video capabilities and...
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The Canon G7x is a bit of an odd duck–while the company for many years has chosen to carve their own path for their products, the G7X is billed as being the little sibling to the G1X Mk II. But at the same time, it comes off as a nod to Sony's RX100 serie...
Small, portable size, You'll want to carry this camera with you everywhere you can, Nice control rings, WiFi transferrng is very simple...
Needs more control dials, Doesn't feel like a G series camera, We wish Canon took the sensor from the G1X Mk II and put it in this camera, Too expensive...
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Summary: Advanced fixed lens camera that creates high quality images, while providing desirable add-on features like WiFi, a touch screen LCD, a tiltable LCD, and a fast image processorWHY IT'S A TOP PICK: Easy to use camera with image capture that can co...
The Canon PowerShot G7 X camera has a few features that some intermediate and advanced photographers might consider gimmicks, such as an LCD screen that can rotate 180 degrees for selfies. But deep down, this is a strong performing digital camera that wil...
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