The Canon PowerShot G7 X III is the third in a line of small cameras with 1″-type sensors that are made for people who want to upgrade their smartphone cameras or who want a small second camera. Its main photography features, like its fast 24-100mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 lens, are very similar to the G7 X II that came before it. However, Canon has given the Mark III a new Stacked CMOS sensor and Digic 8 processor that together promise better image quality and performance.
The G7 X Mark III’s video features have changed the most. Now, vloggers can live stream video, which is a great addition to the G7 X Mark III’s video features. The resolution has been raised to 4K, and both 30p and 24p are available right out of the box.
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- Sensor: 20.1MP BSI 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor
- Lens: 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (35mm equiv)
- Screen: 3-inch tilting touchscreen, approx. 1.04 million dots
- Viewfinder: No
- Continuous shooting: 20fps (8fps with AF); 30fps in Raw Burst mode
- Movies: 4K (UHD) to 30p, Full HD to 120p
- Battery life: Approx. 265 images (CIPA measurement)
- Dimensions: 105.5 x 60.9 x 41.4mm
- Weight: Approx. 304g (including battery and memory card)
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This kind of compact camera can be hard to use, but Canon did a great job making sure that the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is both easy to use and easy to carry.
The defined grip makes it easier to hold on to, and the generous use of rubber around the body makes the camera feel safe and comfortable to hold. Even though it looks like most of the physical controls are made of polycarbonate instead of metal, the overall build quality and attention to detail are very good.
Metal was used to make the control ring around the lens, which makes it much nicer to use than the one on the PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The exposure compensation dial is pretty big, but it is a little stiff and a little bit hidden behind the rubber thumb rest. This makes it harder to turn, but it also makes it less likely that it will get accidentally knocked out of place.
The main features are a 20.1MP 1-inch stacked sensor and a DIGIC 8 processing engine. The number of pixels may be the same as before, but the design is new. The lens from the G7 X Mark II has been kept. It has a range of 24-100mm in 35mm terms and a maximum aperture of f/1.8-2.8.
The new processor and sensor have also helped improve the speed of shooting in a burst. At full resolution, you can now shoot at 20fps, which is more than twice as fast as the Mark II. There’s also a new 30fps Raw Burst shooting mode that lets you shoot even faster, but without autofocus or autoexposure.