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Canon PowerShot G7

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Pros

  • capable of producing reasonably sharp and noise free images
  • solid metal body and appealing assortment of
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • optical viewfinder has no displays whatsoever
  • lack of a battery meter
  • worst position from a steadiness point of view

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 4.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot G7 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot G7

Pros

  • capable of producing reasonably sharp and noise free images
  • solid metal body and appealing assortment of
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • 4K and 1080p video looks good
  • with crisp detail
  • performed predominantly admirably
  • fast and precise
  • Color and contrast response is quite natural and in combination with the sensor provides quite
  • great for quick sharing of snapshots
  • G7 X also performs well for this size sensor

Cons

  • optical viewfinder has no displays whatsoever
  • lack of a battery meter
  • worst position from a steadiness point of view
  • image quality or handling perspective
  • uses those awful xD cards
  • 4K video not available in all modes
  • It only takes a few minute to set up
  • G or S series line has been a lack of TTL strobe exposure in manual exposure mode
  • the base model has often been looked over
  • Sony RX series does not have a macro mode
  • white balance looks bad past 20 feet deep

Canon PowerShot G7 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot G7 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 2816x2112
  • 2272x1704
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom6.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4.8
Focal length equiv35 - 210
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter2.28 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneno
Wind filterno
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Dimensions
Weight11.29 oz
Width4.19 in
Height1.67 in
Depth2.83 in
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Power
Battery life (max)5.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • AUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots207000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1024 x 768 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formatsAVI
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)15.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate15.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot G7 Canon - Editorial Reviews (30)

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Published: 07.08.2020
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Review
4.5

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Published: 29.01.2020
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4.5

Sometimes it’s drawn to my attention just how ridiculous my life can be. Some things which I’ve come to take as normal really just aren’t. Most people don’t travel internationally multiple times each year (or even once a year, or every two), and when they do, most people pay for this. My side hustle as […]

Canon PowerShot G7 Canon PowerShot G7
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Published: 17.02.2012
Canon PowerShot G7
4.5

A well-built, high-resolution digicam with enough adjustments to delight gadget freaks, impressive video facilities and above average performance.Canon's new PowerShot G7 has much to recommend it over earlier G-series models, with a redesigned body that's slimmer and 60 grams lighter than its predecessor and has classic rangefinder-like styling. Sensor resolution is now 10-megapixels and the vari-angle LCD is replaced by a fixed 2.5-inch monitor. The optical zoom range increases from 4x to 6x and image stabilisation is added. On the downside, raw format support has been dropped, the G7 is limited to the sRGB colour space and you can see the lens through the viewfinder when it's at its widest setting.

Canon PowerShot G7 Canon PowerShot G7 Review
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Published: 17.11.2006
Canon PowerShot G7 Review

Announced just before Photokina 2006 in September 2006, the G7 came as something of a surprise to many who had written off the G series of high end PowerShots when the G6 (launched 2004) wasn't updated last year. The G series has a long and distinguished history at the top of Canon's PowerShot range, offering SLR-like functionality in a solid, compact body and high-end features such as fast lenses and external flash capabilities. The G7 continues the tradition, adding all Canon's latest gizmos (including the new Digic III processor, face detection and image stabilization), though since its announcement there has been heated discussion about some of Canon's decisions - particularly the loss of raw mode and the slower lens. So let's find out if the new model is a worthy successor to the G6, or if Canon really has - as some users feel - squandered the legacy of one of the most acclaimed cameras in the short history of digital photography. We'll start, as ever, by looking at the headline features:

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Published: 14.01.2007
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Published: 11.12.2006
Canon PowerShot G7
4.0

The Canon G series has traditionally represented the best in prosumer digital photography. Does the G7 measure up?

Canon PowerShot G7 Canon PowerShot G7 X III Review
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Published: 12.02.2020
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Published: 17.11.2006
Canon PowerShot G7 Review

Announced just before Photokina 2006 in September 2006, the G7 came as something of a surprise to many who had written off the G series of high end PowerShots when the G6 (launched 2004) wasn't updated last year. The G series has a long and distinguished history at the top of Canon's PowerShot range, offering SLR-like functionality in a solid, compact body and high-end features such as fast lenses and external flash capabilities. The G7 continues the tradition, adding all Canon's latest gizmos (including the new Digic III processor, face detection and image stabilization), though since its announcement there has been heated discussion about some of Canon's decisions - particularly the loss of raw mode and the slower lens. So let's find out if the new model is a worthy successor to the G6, or if Canon really has - as some users feel - squandered the legacy of one of the most acclaimed cameras in the short history of digital photography. We'll start, as ever, by looking at the headline features:

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Published: 14.09.2006
Canon G7 Review
4.5

Canon G7 review, find out how the G7 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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3.5

The pocket-friendly Canon G7X has a stronger zoom than its rivals, and it's brighter too! Is it time you bought one? Find out in our review!

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Published: 21.10.2014
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A short review of the Canon Powershot G7 X Mark II, when used as a travel camera.

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