Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Canon G7 X Mark II

These days, with powerful smartphone cameras, it is less compelling to carry a separate compact camera for casual photography. This was what I discovered when I received the review unit of the Canon G7 X Mark II from Canon Singapore. I brought it around with…

Canon Powershot G7X Mark II G7XII review

A trusty premium compact that’s held back from greatness by a few missing features

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II review

It’s a tough old time for compact cameras. Canon’s G7 X Mark II is good at pretty much everything, yet it's still not the kind of device you should buy no questions asked. The competition at this kind of price is absolutely ferocious. For sheer point-and-shoot convenience, this camera is almost untouchable. It’s lightweight, has a decent enough zoom and takes a great photo. If you’re not that fussed about 4K video - maybe you don’t have a 4K TV yet - then it’s only really the lack of a viewfinder that’s holding the G7 X Mark II back from a five-star rating. So while it’s frustrating that Canon doesn’t push the boat out a little bit more with its premium compacts, there’s still precious little to complain about with this effort. Buy the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II here from Amazon

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II review review

Canon PowerShot G7X

The PowerShot range is only one step down from their DSLR offerings; however they are small enough to fit in your pocket but are still extremely powerful units that have a large number of features that started out in their DSLR models.

Canon Powershot G7X Mark II G7XII review

The PowerShot range is only one step down from their DSLR offerings; however they are small enough to fit in your pocket but are still extremely powerful units that have a large number of features that started out in their DSLR models.

Stellar UI and handling however so very disappointed with the optics. Basically unusable for any shots requiring edge-to-edge sharpness (landscapes, architecture) below 5.6 aperture and 50mm equivalent focal length. More than soft edges, soft well into the centre.

A good camera

Very good camera for shooting both vdos and still. Since the sensor size is big, it has a very good low light performance. The biggest advantage of this camera is it's size. This camera is not exactly pocketable but you can carry it in your jacket pocket.

I was expecting a lot for a point and shoot that cost over $700. I was not disappointed. I can honestly say this camera takes better pictures then my partner's Canon Rebel (whatever numbers follow that designation).

Canon G7X Mark II Review