Canon PowerShot G7 X Review
It took more than three years for another company to bring out a camera that went toe-to-toe with Sony's excellent RX100 series of compacts in terms of specifications and features. The Canon PowerShot G7 X ($699.99) is the first pocketable compact with a 1-inch sensor not to bear the Sony brand name. Like our current Editors' Choice Cyber-shot RX100 III ($598.00 at Amazon) , the G7 X uses a 1-inch 20-megapixel image sensor with a BSI CMOS design. The G7 X is $100 less expensive than the RX100 III, and its 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 zoom range is just a bit longer, but it omits the integrated EVF Sony puts in its camera. The G7 X isn't quite good enough to oust the RX100 III from its perch as our favorite premium compact, but it's an attractive alternative for shooters who prefer a longer zoom range over an integrated EVF.
Design and FeaturesThe pocket-friendly G7 X measures just 2.4 by 4.1 by 1.6 inches (HWD) and weighs 10.7 ounces. It's about the same size as the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II...
The Canon PowerShot G7 X has a bright zoom lens that covers a lot of range and a large 1-inch image sensor, but just misses earning our Editors' Choice nod for top premium compact camera.
1-inch image sensor; Wide aperture zoom lens; Tilting touch-screen display; Speedy focus system; Wi-Fi with NFC; Raw support
Pricey; Lacks hot shoe and EVF option; Burst rate slows when shooting Raw