Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Announced July 9, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact, pocket-friendly camera featuring a 1-inch sensor, a versatile zoom lens, and 4K video capabilities that appeal to vloggers and travelers. While it offers impressive color reproduction and a well-implemented touchscreen, it faces significant limitations regarding autofocus performance, overheating, and a lack of professional-grade features like an EVF or hot shoe.
Weighted from 29 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact, pocketable design with a useful zoom range
- High-quality 4K video with microphone input and live streaming
- Excellent color science and image detail
- Responsive touchscreen and intuitive user interface
- Effective image stabilization and built-in ND filter
Cons
- Dated contrast-based autofocus system prone to hunting
- Frequent overheating issues and recording limitations in 4K
- Lack of an electronic viewfinder or hot shoe for accessories
- Absence of 24p video mode and subpar battery life
- Softness in corners and aggressive noise reduction
- Launch price $749.99 (USD)
- Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS
- Video 4K 29.97p
- Burst 20 fps electronic 20 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 29 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 81/100
The Canon PowerShot G7 X III is a compact, well-priced camera which offers very good image quality, a fast lens, good ergonomics and the ability to stream live video straight to YouTube.
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The G7X Mark III in particular hits a sweet-spot in pricing that will greatly appeal to the vlogging market it’s aimed at.
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For those seeking something they can easily carry in their pocket that will give them more advanced controls and better results than a smartphone, the G7 X Mark III is a serious contender.
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The Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III is a welcome update to the G7 X Mark II, and offers several updates that should impress both photographers and videographers.
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The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III might look familiar on the outside, but rest assured that this is no minor refresh, with a wealth of internal improvements that make it one of Canon's best compact cameras for both stills photographers and keen vloggers alike.
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The G7X Mark III is a great little camera with bags of features and charm. It's a pocket-friendly shooter with a one-inch sensor, great image and video quality, and a host of features that appeal to both stills and video shooters.
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Canon has stuck to a winning formula with the G7 X Mark III, keeping the neat, rectangular, pocket-friendly design of its predecessor but adding much more powerful video capabilities for a new generation of blogging/vlogging enthusiasts.
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The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a good pocket camera with a big 1-inch sensor, a bright zoom lens, and 4K video, but it faces strong competition from smartphones and cameras alike.
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It's not without some very capable rivals that manage to outgun it here and there, but when you consider what it offers for the money, it shows itself to being a very capable all-rounder.
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[T]he Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a good camera that takes very lovely photos, I don't think it's the best way of spending your hard-earned money — unless you already own it, of course.
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Photographers who require a truly pocketable, take everywhere camera will find the G7 X III can certainly fill the bill.
- Photography News 89/100
Having used the G7X Mark III, I’d feel confident in using it as not just a second shooter, but as a main vlogging camera.
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Final thoughts on this camera, it's a great camera for professionals who want an easy light solution that's portable but still gives you all the control that you want.
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The Canon Powershot G7X Mark III is a fully-featured compact camera.
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I have to say that I am impressed by Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. In my opinion, it is the most competitive Canon camera since the release of 5D Mark III.
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A great camera and I think one that deserves a lot of the hype that it's getting at the moment.
- Tech Through The Lens 11/10
[I]f you just want something that small fits in your pocket, I would say this is an 11 out of 10 camera. I'm very impressed with it, especially considering the price point of this camera.
- EFTM 82%
The PowerShot G7x Mark III offers great photography while also offering impressive video capabilities.
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It's hard for me to make a final decision about the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III because it has some positive and at the same time some pretty glaring negatives.
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The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a weird mix of Canon ditching features, old tech hype, and actually good features that I just can't recommend it.
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If you're into traveling or an everyday camera or just something to carry around besides your phone, you really can fit the G7X3 in a pocket or in a purse or in a very small bag and just take it with you. Doesn't really add a lot of weight to your bag at all.
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Here’s the thing: the G7 X Mark III doesn’t need a hardware update to justify attention. It’s genuinely one of the best compact cameras ever made for creators.
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It has the zoom, it has the good color, the flash, everything.
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I really enjoyed using the tiny, stylish and surprisingly feature-packed compact Canon G7 X III.
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[O]verall I think this is an absolutely fantastic little camera; it's going to be great for vloggers or someone with a family who wants to take pictures of their kids.
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This is an amazing camera. It's just that it's overpriced.
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The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact point-and-shoot camera that makes taking photos fun and offers enthusiasts features and image quality that you still can’t get from even the best smartphones.
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No, I think this is way better than any other camera that I own when it comes to stabilization on maximum, so when I'm walking around and vlogging, this is totally acceptable.
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I think it's a very high quality compact camera, it's user friendly, that's why I chose it.
