The Canon PowerShot G7 X is a compact digital camera announced by Canon Inc on September 15, 2014.[1] The G7 X model was a designed to compete with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100-series cameras.[2] With the introduction of G7 X, there were three parallel models in the Canon PowerShot G-series: G16, G20 X Mark II, and G7 X.

Canon Powershot G7 X
Overview
MakerCanon
TypeLarge sensor fixed-lens camera
Lens
Lens24-100 mm equivalent
F-numbersf/1.8-f/2.8 at the widest
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeBSI-CMOS
Sensor size13.2 × 8.8 mm (so-called 1 inch type, actually 0.18 square-inch)
Maximum resolution5472 × 3648 (20 megapixels)
Film speed125-12800
Recording mediumSD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card
Focusing
Focus modesContrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View
Focus areas31 focus points
Shutter
Shutter speeds1/2000s to 40s
Continuous shooting6.5 frames per second
Image processing
Image processorDIGIC 6
White balanceYes
General
LCD screen3 inches with 1,040,000 dots
Dimensions103 × 60 × 40 mm (4.06 × 2.36 × 1.57 inches)
Weight304 g including battery (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)

In 2016, Canon introduced the Canon Power Shot G7 X Mark II with a newer DIGIC 7 processor.

In 2019, Canon introduced the G7 X Mark III. However, it was criticized for its autofocus issues.

In the first half of 2024, the Mark II and Mark III versions of the camera went viral on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. A global supply shortage and price increase followed.[3][4][5]


Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Sample photos

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References

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  1. ^ "Canon PowerShot G7 X Review". DPReview. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  2. ^ "Canon Powershot G7 X vs. Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III". New Atlas.
  3. ^ "Canon G7X Mark II going viral (again) on social media & I feel like Canon is losing so much money with it being discontinued". Reddit. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  4. ^ "CANON G7X REVIEW: best photos for IG but is it worth $700?". YouTube. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Google Trends: G7X Mark III vs. G7X Mark II". Google Trends. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
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