Videocentric Powershot

Canon’s latest G7 X update shifts focus to video

- Shawn Chung

We mentioned in last month’s Gear section that that Canon took quite a while to update the PowerShot G5 X and G7 X prosumer compact cameras with new models, and in fact, the predecessor of the new PowerShot G7 X Mark III was on the market for over four years and now seems quite dated, especially as it couldn’t capture videos in 4K, which has become increasingly mainstream as display sizes grow.

And while both the PowerShot G5 X II and PowerShot G7 X III look almost identical and have identical photographic and video recording hardware, they’re actually meant for two different types of users. With the PowerShot G5 X II Canon have created an excellent premium compact camera for photographers, and the inclusion of a pop-up EVF will attract enthusiast photographers who prefer using viewfinders to compose their photos. For the PowerShot G7 X III Canon have brought out a camera that is more focused on videography and the increasingly popular trend of vlogging.