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The Canon PowerShot G7 X III is the third in a series of 1"-type sensor compacts aimed at smartphone camera upgraders and enthusiast photographers looking for a small second camera. Its core photography features - notably its fast 24-100mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 lens - are very similar to the G7 X II that preceded it, but Canon has given the Mark III a new Stacked CMOS sensor and Digic 8 processor that together promise better image quality and performance.
The biggest changes in the G7 X Mark III are to its suite of video features, which now includes the option to live stream video: a useful feature for vloggers. Resolution has been bumped up to 4K, with 30p available out of the box and 24p coming via a future firmware update.
Key Specifications:
- 20MP 1"-type Stacked CMOS sensor
- 24-100mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 lens
- Built-in 3-stop ND filter
- Touchscreen tilts up 180° and down 90°
- 8 fps burst shooting with autofocus, 30 fps Raw burst mode
- 4K/30p and 1080/60p video recording
- Microphone socket
- Live YouTube streaming support built-in
- Vertical video capture
- 1080/120p slow motion video (with no audio or autofocus)
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth wireless connectivity
- USB 3.1 (with USB-C connector) for data transfer and charging
- 235 shot battery life per CIPA standard
Aside from the lens, the majority of the features highlighted above are new, so the Mark III isn't just a small upgrade, even if it's hard to differentiate cosmetically from its predecessor.
The G7 X Mark III is priced at $749 and comes in silver/black and black finishes.
What's new and how it compares
The G7 X III has a new sensor, new processor and a first for a compact camera: live video streaming.
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Body, controls and handling
The design of the G7 X III has barely changed compared to its predecessor, and that's not a bad thing.
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Image quality
While its lens isn't the sharpest, the G7 X III's image quality is still very good.
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Autofocus and video
The G7 X III is good, but not great, in terms of both autofocus and video quality.
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Conclusion
Find out if the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is the right camera for you.
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Sample gallery
View over 100 photos taken with the G7 X III to evaluate its image quality with your own eyes.
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