Canon G7 X MIII Review

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Main Features

20MP - 1" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800( expands to 25600)

24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

30.0 fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video

Built-in Wireless

304g. 105 x 61 x 41 mm

Replaced Canon G7 X MII

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Canon G7 X MIII Overview

First introduced in July 2019 , Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a 20.0MP Large sensor compact camera with a 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor. Canon replaced the older G7 X MII with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon G7 X MII

Canon G7 X MIII Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Canon G7 X MIII is a member of Canon's PowerShot G X series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Canon PowerShot G X Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Canon G5 X MII Compare	2019	20.0MP - 1"	30.0 fps	111 x 61 x 46mm	340g
Canon G7 X MIII	2019	20.0MP - 1"	30.0 fps	105 x 61 x 41mm	304g
Canon G9 X II Compare	2017	20.0MP - 1"	8.2 fps	98 x 58 x 31mm	206g
Canon G7 X MII Compare	2016	20.0MP - 1"	8.0 fps	106 x 61 x 42mm	319g
Canon G9 X Compare	2015	20.0MP - 1"	6.0 fps	98 x 58 x 31mm	209g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
Canon G5 X MII vs G7 X MIII vs G9 X II vs G7 X MII vs G9 X

Canon G7 X MIII has an Overall Score of 66/100 and ranked #16 out of 60 in Large sensor compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #191 out of 1212 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

Canon G7 X MIII Type Scores

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Canon G7 X MIII Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of our Canon G7 X MIII review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Image Stabilization

Articulating Screen

4K (UHD) Video

Touch Screen

RAW Shooting

Face Detection Focusing

20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor

12.800 Max ISO

1.040k dots LCD Resolution

1/25600s Electronic Shutter Speed

30.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter

Manual Focusing

Manual Exposure

External Microphone Port

Timelapse Recording

24mm Wide Angle Lens

Fast 1.80 Lens at Wide

Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele

AE Bracketing

3.0-stops Built-in ND Filter

Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen

Remote control with a smartphone

UHS-I Memory Card Support

Webcam Functionality

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CONs

No External Flash Shoe

No Built-in Viewfinder

Low Battery Life: 235 shots

Heavy Body: 304

No Environmental Sealing

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Canon G7 X MIII Sensor and Photography Features

Canon G7 X MIII has a 20.0MP 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. G7 X MIII has a native ISO range of 125 - 12800 which can be boosted to 25600 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Canon G7 X MIII is not the highest resolution 1 inch Sensor camera. Nikon 1 J5 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon G7 X MIII vs Nikon 1 J5 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Canon G7 X MIII's 1" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Canon G7 X MIII Physical Specs

Canon G7 X MIII weighs 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) and has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 41 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.61″). Considering that the average weight of Large sensor compact type cameras is 395g, Canon G7 X MIII is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 41mm, it is also quite small, 14mm thinner than the average of its class.

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Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon G7 X MIII with its main competitors:

Canon G7 X MIII Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs G7 X MIII	Thickness	vs G7 X MIII
Canon G7 X MII Compare	319g	15g heavier	42mm	1mm thicker
Canon G5 X MII Compare	340g	36g heavier	46mm	5mm thicker
Sony RX100 VII Compare	302g	2g lighter	43mm	2mm thicker
Sony RX100 V Compare	299g	5g lighter	41mm	equal thickness
Sony ZV-1 Compare	294g	10g lighter	44mm	3mm thicker
Canon G1 X III Compare	399g	95g heavier	51mm	10mm thicker
Canon M50 Compare	390g	86g heavier	59mm	18mm thicker
Canon G9 X II Compare	206g	98g lighter	31mm	10mm thinner

Weather Sealing

Canon G7 X MIII doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Canon G7 X MIII Lens

Canon G7 X MIII features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end, while 100mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MIII

Widest - Sony ZV-1

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Telezoom

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G7 X MIII

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

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Providing a max aperture of f1.80 at 24mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f2.80 on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MIII

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

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Max Aperture at Tele

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G7 X MIII

Fastest - Leica Q

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G7 X MIII is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Canon G7 X MIII's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

Canon G7 X MIII LCD

Canon G7 X MIII has a Tilting 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Canon G7 X MIII will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of G7 X MIII's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.

G7 X MIII doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Large sensor compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

Canon G7 X MIII Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Canon G7 X MIII features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.Canon G7 X MIII's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our G7 X MIII. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

You can connect G7 X MIII to compatible devices via its HDMI port or Yes port.

Battery

Canon G7 X MIII is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 235 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Large sensor compact type cameras is 302 shots, Canon G7 X MIII has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend G7 X MIII owners to buy some extra batteries.

Battery Life Comparison in Large sensor compact Cameras

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Leica X Vario with its 450shots is the model with longest battery life among Large sensor compact cameras. Check the comparison of Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X Vario or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

Canon G7 X MIII Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Canon G7 X MII Compare	1920 x 1080	265shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon G5 X MII Compare	3840 x 2160	230shots	Yes	Yes	No
Sony RX100 VII Compare	3840 x 2160	260shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sony RX100 V Compare	3840 x 2160	220shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony ZV-1 Compare	3840 x 2160	260shots	Yes	Yes	No
Canon G1 X III Compare	1920 x 1080	200shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon M50 Compare	3840 x 2160	235shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon G9 X II Compare	1920 x 1080	235shots	Yes	Yes	Yes

Canon G7 X MIII Video Features

With Canon G7 X MIII, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. This means that Canon G7 X MIII provides 4K (Ultra-HD) video. Except some exotic 6K and 8K video recording cameras, 4K is the new standard in consumer video world.
It is also a big step up from its predecessor G7 X MII which has a max video resolution of 1920 x 1080 only. If you are thinking of upgrading your G7 X MII and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of G7 X MIII.

G7 X MIII has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Canon G7 X MIII also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone.

Canon G7 X MIII Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Canon G7 X MIII can shoot continuously at max speed of 30.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec. G7 X MIII also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/25600s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

Flash

Unfortunately G7 X MIII doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing

Canon G7 X MIII features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

Canon G7 X MIII also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

What type of Photography is Canon G7 X MIII Good for?

In this section, we review and score Canon G7 X MIII in 5 different photography areas.

Canon G7 X MIII for Portrait Photography

Canon G7 X MIII has a score of 47 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.

Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder

Read the details of how we scored Canon G7 X MIII for Portrait Photography

Canon G7 X MIII for Street Photography

Canon G7 X MIII has a score of 83 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.

Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Image Stabilization

Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder

Read the details of how we scored Canon G7 X MIII for Street Photography

Canon G7 X MIII for Sports Photography

Canon G7 X MIII has a score of 36 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theG7 X MIII.

Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
Wireless Connection
Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s

Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
No Built-in Viewfinder
No External Flash Shoe
100 mm Tele Lens

Read the details of how we scored Canon G7 X MIII for Sports Photography

Canon G7 X MIII for Daily Photography

Canon G7 X MIII has a score of 75 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

RAW shooting capability
4.2X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor

304g
Body Thickness 41mm

Read the details of how we scored Canon G7 X MIII for Daily Photography

Canon G7 X MIII for Landscape Photography

Canon G7 X MIII has a score of 40 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list.

Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
RAW shooting capability

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Canon G7 X MIII for Landscape Photography

Canon G7 X MIII Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Canon G7 X MIII compares with other Large sensor compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of G7 X MIII and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

Read a more detailed analysis of Canon G7 X MIII alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Canon G7 X MIII

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Frequently Asked Questions about Canon G7 X MIII

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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Announced	2019-07-09
Body Type	Large sensor compact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-100 mm (4.2x)
Max Aperture	F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range	5cm
Screen
Screen Type	Tilting
Screen Size	3"
Screen Resolution	1,040k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	30s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter Speed	1/25600s
Continuous Shooting	30.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.00 m
Flash Modes	Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	1"
Sensor Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area	116.16mm²
Sensor Resolution	20 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO	12,800
Max Boosted ISO	25600
Min Native ISO	125
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Video Features
Video Resolutions	3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	Yes
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	304g
Physical Dimensions	105 x 61 x 41mm
Battery Life	235 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage Slots	1