Canon Powershot G7X Mark III Review

DPReview has completed their review of the Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III.

While they generally like the camera, the conclusion is mixed. Partly due to the fact that Canon is using a Sony sensor without PDAF points, so focus will be more problematic. Maybe for the next go around, Canon will be able to finally use their own DPAF sensors in a 1" format. They give the camera an 81% review score and a silver award.

Pros;

Fast 24-100mm equiv. F1.8-2.8 lens
Raw detail capture and noise levels among the best in class
Pleasing JPEG color
Flip-up LCD ideal for vlogging; touch features are well-implemented
Good 4K video quality with little rolling shutter and no crop
30 fps Raw burst mode
Built-in ND filter
Live video streaming
Vertical video capture
External mic input
Reliable wireless connectivity

Cons;

Lens is soft at wide end
Continuous AF not available in burst mode
Autofocus tends to hunt when capturing video
No 24p support (yet)
Video on the soft side
10 minute 4K video limit
Below average battery life
Live streaming is frustrating to set up and often unreliable
Can only charge over USB with USB-PD chargers or power banks
No EVF like closest (but more expensive) competitor, the Sony RX100 VA

Conclusions;

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. Its lens isn't super-sharp at wide-angle, video autofocus is so-so, and live streaming is difficult to get working, but overall, it's a good value for the money and well worth considering.

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