Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Black 2019
The 20.2MP 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 processor deliver 4K video with a bright f/1.8-2.8 lens, making this a strong pocketable option for stills and video. Its 24-100mm equivalent zoom range and compact body offer versatility without bulk, though the lack of stabilization limits handheld use. This camera is best for travel photographers and live streamers who need a portable, high-quality zoom compact for mixed media capture.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average battery (1st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 201922/100
Buyers praised the camera's features and image quality but were overwhelmingly frustrated by slow autofocus and overheating during 4K video recording.
- Autofocus is extremely slow and unreliable, especially for video and vlogging.
- Camera overheats frequently when shooting 4K video or 120fps.
- Image quality, colors, and features like external mic support and flip screen are appreciated.
- Some users find the camera usable with patience, but it requires significant effort to get good results.
Based on 68 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/25600 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Battery Life | 235 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 304 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | 83.8 | 38.1 | 11.8 | 88.3 | 61.4 | 43.9 | 1.2 | 85.4 | 3.5 | 85.5 | 84.5 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.7 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.6 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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