Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera, Silver {20.2MP}

Canon's 1-inch compact built for vloggers who shoot RAW.

The G7 X Mark III packs a 20.1MP stacked BSI-CMOS sensor into a body that weighs 304g with battery. That stacked architecture is what makes the 20 fps continuous shooting possible at full resolution, and it's what allows the DIGIC 8 processor to keep up with UHD 4K at 29.97 fps without cropping. The 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens covers real working range: wide enough for environmental portraits and tight enough for street candids from across a café. Optical image stabilization sits inside the lens itself, keeping handheld footage usable at the telephoto end.

For anyone shooting in mixed light, the native ISO range of 100-12800 gives you room to work without reaching for gear you didn't bring. The 3.5mm stereo microphone input is a detail that matters the moment you plug in a lav or shotgun mic, built-in audio on a camera this small is always a compromise, and Canon knew it. The 180-degree tilting touchscreen makes face-to-camera framing straightforward. Add RAW support in the CR3 format, USB-C charging, and direct YouTube live streaming, and you have a pocket camera that takes the work seriously.

Who It's For

Travel photographers who want RAW files and a 24-100mm equivalent range without checking a bag will find the G7 X Mark III fits that brief at 304g. Solo vloggers benefit from the 180-degree tilting screen combined with the 3.5mm microphone input, which lets them run external audio without an additional recorder. Astrophotography hobbyists get timelapse recording and interval shooting baked in, useful for star trails on overnight trips. Content creators shooting for social platforms get native vertical video support and direct YouTube streaming, both accessible without extra software or hardware.

Key Features

• 20.1MP 1-inch stacked BSI-CMOS sensor with DIGIC 8 processor
• 4.2x optical zoom, 24-100mm equiv., f/1.8-2.8 aperture
• 20 fps continuous shooting at full resolution, 30 fps RAW bursts
• UHD 4K at 29.97 fps without crop, H.264 video format
• 3.5mm stereo microphone input for external audio sources
• 3-inch 180° tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
• RAW and JPEG capture, USB-C charging and data transfer
• Live YouTube streaming, vertical video, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

FAQ

Does the G7 X Mark III shoot RAW, and what format?

Yes, it shoots Canon's CR3 compressed RAW format, plus uncompressed RAW. You get 89 C-RAW frames or 55 RAW frames in 20 fps mode, with a separate 30 fps RAW-only burst that maxes at 70 frames before the buffer fills.

What's the actual burst performance at full resolution?

20 fps continuous at full resolution in fixed-focus or one-shot AF mode. Switch to Servo AF (continuous autofocus) and you drop to 8.3 fps. The 30 fps RAW burst uses the electronic shutter and requires one-shot AF.

Can I use an external microphone?

Yes, there's a 3.5mm stereo input on the body. No headphone jack, so you can't monitor audio directly from the camera, but you can pipe a lav or shotgun mic straight into the input.

How does the autofocus perform in video?

It uses contrast-detect AF, which hunts more than phase-detect systems. Canon released a firmware update to improve video AF, but expect some focus breathing and occasional hunting, especially in low contrast or moving subjects. It's workable for vlogging, not cinema-grade.

What about live streaming to YouTube?

Built-in support, but it requires pairing your camera to Canon's Image Gateway cloud service, then linking that to YouTube. Streams at 6 Mbps (1080/30p), so you need solid internet. It drains battery fast, so use USB-C power during long streams.

Can I charge the battery via USB-C without removing it?

Yes, the USB-C port supports Power Delivery charging. You'll need a USB PD-compliant adapter and cable-Canon's official PD-E1 is expensive, but third-party options work if they meet PD specs.

How's the video quality compared to the Sony RX100 VA?

The Canon is softer, with less detail capture. The Sony's phase-detect AF also gives it an edge in video tracking. Enabling higher stabilization modes on the Canon softens footage further. 1080p video on the G7 X III isn't impressive either.