Canon introduces the new PowerShot G7 X Digital Compact Camera, incorporating a f/1.8 large aperture lens, large 1” type CMOS image sensor and DIGIC 6 digital image processor to realize powerful low-light shooting capability and shallow depth of field with quality similar to EOS. Coupled with compact body design and flexible control, it is the perfect everyday camera for users demanding exceptional quality. PowerShot G7 X supports Manual Full HD Movie shooting for easy creation of professional and stunning movies as well as Enhanced Star Shooting functions with Star Portrait mode for easy capture of beautiful starry photos and movies. A high level of operational freedom is guaranteed with the dual-layer dial built on top of the camera, lens control ring and 180° upwards flip 3” touch LCD monitor for incredibly easy vari-angle shooting and self portraits.

HS SYSTEM integrating 1” type high sensitivity CMOS image sensor and DIGIC 6 for exceptional image quality
PowerShot G7 X features HS SYSTEM which integrates a DIGIC 6 digital image processor and Canon’s large 1” type 20.2-megapixel high sensitivity CMOS image sensor with a surface area 2.8 times larger than the 1/1.7” type sensors utilized by other digital compact cameras, resulting in a significant increase in light-gathering capability and a high level of image quality with expanded dynamic range, richer gradations in the highlight area and beautiful background defocus. With the ultra-fast data processing speed of DIGIC 6, signal-to-noise ratio is drastically improved to achieve excellent image quality with virtually no noise. Improved high ISO shooting up to ISO 12800 facilitates easy shooting at low-light situations to produce sharp and stunning images. DIGIC 6 also brings enhanced movie shooting performance, supporting Full HD movie recording at up to 60p frame rate¹ for sharp and smooth moving images.

In addition, the camera supports uncompressed RAW format shooting to retain rich color gradation for post-editing. RAW shooting also supports multi-aspect ratio selection including 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 etc to meet the need of high quality production.

f/1.8 large aperture 24mm ultra wide-angle 4.2x optical zoom lens for expanded shooting flexibility
PowerShot G7 X features a large aperture lens which supports f/1.8 at the wide end and retains f/2.8 at the tele-end, allowing more light to reach the sensor for enhanced low-light shooting performance. The incorporation of the f/1.8 large aperture with 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm not only produces shallow depth of field to make subjects stand out by blurring the background, but also creates smooth and beautiful circular bokeh. The camera offers a 24mm ultra wide end, 4.2x optical zoom power and a minimum focusing distance of 5cm to allow flexible capture of distant, close-up and macro shots effortlessly for subjects spanning from landscape to portrait. It also features a lens-shift type Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) to ensure sharp and clear images, and a built-in ND filter ideal for shooting with slow shutter speeds under bright environment for expanded creativity expression.

Manual Full HD Movie Shooting for easy creation of stunning movies as desired
PowerShot G7 X newly supports a Manual Full HD (1920 x 1080) 60p movie shooting function¹ with stereo sound for full control of focus and exposure by changing shutter speed, aperture and ISO speed, facilitating easy creation of diverse effects with maximized flexibility. Movie with up to 60p frame rate is particularly useful for recording fast-moving subjects to achieve sharp and smooth dynamic movies with significant reduction of afterimage. Made specially for movie shooting, the built-in Dynamic IS can reduce shakings caused by handheld shooting at wide angle, while the Powered IS is made to improve motion compensation at the tele-end.

Enhanced Star Shooting functions to capture the beauty of starry sky in high quality photos and movies
PowerShot G7 X features enhanced Star Shooting functions with Star Portrait mode, with which the camera will take individual images of the subject and starry sky using flash and slow shutter respectively and automatically merge the images into one perfect shot that captures both beautiful portrait and stars. In addition, improved functions and settings are also offered for taking Star Nightscape and Star Trails images as well as Star Time-Lapse movie². More tail and trail effects, selectable shooting intervals and playback frame rates are available for Star Time-Lapse movie. When taking Star Nightscape image, apart from shooting with automatic selection of optimal aperture, shutter speed and ISO speed, users can also set the camera to emphasize only bright stars or use Manual mode to create the result as desired.

Built-in Wi-Fi Wireless Transfer and Shooting functions for quick and easy image sharing
PowerShot G7 X features a built-in Wi-Fi Wireless Transfer function³ for easy and instant image sharing, printing and backup. A Mobile Device Connect button provides added convenience by simplifying wireless sharing process with a one-touch connection to the pre-set smart phones. With a Wi-Fi network, high quality images and movies captured can be uploaded directly to social networking sites such as Facebook or YouTube, sent wirelessly to smart phones, tablets or to other Canon digital cameras⁴ for easy sharing or backup. Images can also be printed directly through wireless connection with printers that support PictBridge (Wireless LAN) technology. In addition, the camera supports NFC (Near Field Communication) for direct image transfer to Android phones or tablets⁵. Simply touch your Android device with NFC function turned on to the NFC icon on the camera body, the CameraWindow application on your device will be launched automatically with connection completed.

Wi-Fi Remote Shooting function⁶ via smart devices is also supported. This allows users to realize more creative images by mounting the camera on a tripod and controlling it remotely to shoot from a high or low angle flexibly. Upon connection, users can enjoy live view on the smart device, control zooming, flash operation, take and review photos. With the GPS function from smart devices⁷, accurate GPS data reception at both indoor and outdoor area can be guaranteed after turning on the CameraWindow application on the smart device. Connect the camera to the smart device after shooting, GPS data including shooting location and time will be transferred and combined with the images, allowing easy image review, searching or creation of travel blog.

Diverse shooting modes and creative filters for rich power of imaging expression
In addition to aperture priority (Av), shutter priority (Tv) and full manual (M) exposure shooting modes for flexible selection, PowerShot G7 X also features a range of shooting modes that cater to different situations. A High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode can facilitate shooting in situations with high lighting contrast, retaining rich details in both highlights and shadowed areas while offering 5 special effects for easy creation of artistic images. A Background Defocus mode can help outstand the subject’s facial expression from a blurred background for impressive portraits. A Handheld Night Scene mode can produce one sharp and optimally exposed photo with minimized noise through meticulous calculation. A Hybrid Auto mode⁸ can capture amazing moments in both still image and up to 4 seconds of HD movie simultaneously.

An advanced Creative Shot mode is also supported, allowing easy and automatic creation of 5 other funny shots randomly for each shutter press by analyzing information like subject, shooting distance and lighting condition, making adjustments on various aspects like composition, color and lighting, and selecting the most appropriate filters out of 46 types. In addition to Auto mode, this function also supports category selection from Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural for the ideal result.

The camera also incorporates Scene Detection technology. It can automatically detect shooting distance, lighting condition, color temperature and moving subjects etc, and adjust to the best possible camera settings among 58 scenes, enabling users to shoot easily in different situations across a range of lighting conditions.

Compact body design and 3” vari-angle touch LCD for enhanced operational flexibility
PowerShot G7 X features a compact design weighing only 304g (including battery and memory card), perfect for everyday or travel shooting to create high quality images. A new dual-layer dial built on top of the camera and a lens control ring allow for quick and intuitive access to a range of functions and settings. The control ring supports customizable functions including aperture value, shutter speed and ISO based on individual preference and features a red line as an accent touch, delivering expert control with a premium feel. A 31-point AF system is incorporated to bring expanded focusing area and more precise performance. A peaking function is also included to facilitate manual focusing by indicating the area in focus with a colored box, ensuring faster and more precise focusing performance especially useful for macro and portrait shots.

The camera is built with a 3-inch 1.04M-dot vari-angle capacitive type touch LCD monitor with multi touch capabilities. Simply with a touch on the LCD monitor, users can select functions and adjust settings from the menu, or select the subject to focus and shoot. Multi touch capabilities such as "pinch-to-zoom" and "swiping" to scroll between images during image playback are also supported. The monitor can be tilted up approximately 180° to facilitate easy shooting from different angles including self portraits.

¹ Records at 1920 x 1080 pixels in MP4 format; actual frame rate is 59.94 fps
² Records at 1920 x 1080 pixels, shooting interval, playback frame rate and shooting time can be selected. The longest shooting time is approximately 8 hours when connecting AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110
³ IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz band only. Supports smart devices using iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0/7.1; Android 2.3.3-2.3.7 /4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4
⁴ Support Canon digital cameras with Wi-Fi Wireless Transfer function
⁵ Supports Android 4.0 or above with NFC function
⁶ CameraWindow should be installed and used on the smart device
⁷ CameraWindow should be installed on smart devices with GPS log function turned on
⁸ Records at 1280 x 720 pixels; actual frame rate is 29.97 fps

PowerShot G7 X – Large 1” type CMOS image sensor, f/1.8 bright lens and manual movie mode for easy adventure in darkness

• New 1” type 20.2-megapixel high sensitivity CMOS image sensor
• f/1.8 large aperture 24mm ultra wide-angle 4.2x optical zoom lens with lens-shift type image stabilizer (IS) and built-in ND filter
• DIGIC 6 digital image processor with HS SYSTEM featuring RAW image processing
• Enhanced Star Shooting functions on Star Portrait mode and Star Time-Lapse movie¹
• New Full Manual movie mode for full control of exposure and focus
• Full HD 60p movie shooting with stereo sound², with enhanced Dynamic IS and Powered IS
• Built-in Wi-Fi Wireless Transfer³, Remote Shooting⁴, GPS function⁵, printing⁶ and backup function
• Supports NFC⁷ for easy connection with Android smart devices
• Peaking function for more accurate manual focus
• New dual-layer dial and control ring for quick change of settings
• 3-inch 1.04M-dot vari-angle capacitive type touch LCD
• Scene Detection technology, maximum up to 58 different scenes and supporting movie shooting
• Creative Shot mode for fun and special image effect with a press of shutter
• Hybrid Auto mode⁸, a fusion of movie digest and auto mode to capture amazing moments in still images and movie with ease
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode with 5 special effects, allowing easy capture of more image details
• Creative filters and Handheld Night Scene
• Compatible to optional 40m Waterproof Case WP-DC54 and Battery Pack NB-13L

¹ Records at 1920 x 1080 pixels, shooting interval, playback frame rate and shooting time can be selected. The longest shooting time is approximately 8 hours when connecting AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110
² Records at 1920 x 1080 pixels in MP4 format; actual frame rate is 59.94 fps
³ IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz band only. Supports smart devices using iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0/7.1; Android 2.3.3-2.3.7/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4
⁴ CameraWindow should be installed and used on the smart device
⁵ CameraWindow should be installed on smart devices with GPS log function turned on
⁶ Printers with PictBridge (Wireless LAN) are needed
⁷ Supports Android 4.0 or above with NFC function
⁸ Records at 1280 x 720 pixels; actual frame rate is 29.97 fps

The Canon’s new PowerShot G7 X Digital Compact Camera is now available in Hong Kong with suggested retail price of HK$4,980

Accessories and respective suggested retail prices are as follows:

Image Sensor

Type

High Sensitivity CMOS (Back-illuminated) image sensor

Camera Effective Pixels

Approx. 20.2-megapixel

Size

1-inch Type

Lens

Focal Length (35mm film equivalent)

24mm (W) – 100mm (T)

Optical Zoom

4.2x

Focus Range

Auto

5cm – infinity (W) / 40cm – infinity (T)

Macro

5cm – 50cm (W)

Image Stabilizer (IS) System

Lens-shift type

Digital Image Processor

DIGIC 6

LCD Monitor

3.0-inch vari-angle capacitive type touch LCD (Approx. 1.04M dots)

AF System

AF (Face Detect AiAF^*1*2 / 1-point^*3), Servo AF, Manual Focus, Touch AF
^*1 Can be fixed to specified face for auto track and focus
^*2 If no face is detected, Center AF is used
^*3 Normal or small size can be selected

Metering System

Evaluative^*1, Center-weighted average, Spot^*2
*1 Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF
^*2 Fixed to center / Linked to the AF frame

Exposure Mode

Auto, P mode

Exposure Compensation

+/- 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments

ISO Speed
(Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)

Auto, ISO 125 - 12800

White Balance

Auto^*, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1/2
^* The color of faces is evaluated in Face Detect

Shutter

Type

Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter

Speeds

250^* – 1/2000 sec (based on all scene modes)
^* Only available with ISO 125

Aperture

Type

Iris

F/number

f/1.8 – f/11 (W) / f/2.8 – f/11 (T)

Flash

Flash Range

50cm – 7m (W) / 40cm – 4m (T)

Main Features

Auto, On, Slow Sync, Off

Shooting Specifications

Shooting Modes

Auto^*1, P, Tv, Av, M, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN^*2, Creative Filters^*3, Movie^*4, Custom 1
^*1 Smart Auto also available for movies
^*2 Portrait, Smart Shutter^*5, Star Shooting^*6, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks
^*3 High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
^*4 Standard, Manual, iFrame Movie
^*5 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
^*6 Star Portrait mode, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse movie

Digital Zoom

Still Images / Movies: Approx. 2x (up to approx. 8.4x in combination with optical zoom)

Continuous Shooting

Approx. 6.5 shots/sec (P mode)

Number of Images Shot
(CIPA compliant)

Approx. 210 images
Approx. 310 images (Eco mode)

Recording Specifications

Recording Media

SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card

Data Type

Still Images

JPEG (Exif 2.3 supported), RAW (12-bit, CR2, Canon Original)

Movies

MP4 (Image data: MPEG4-AVC/H.264, Audio data: MPEG4 AAC-LC - Stereo*)
^* Not compatible with AVI format

Number of Recording Pixels

Still Images

4:3 - Large: 4864 x 3648　Medium 1: 3840 x 2880
Medium 2: 2048 x 1536　Small: 640 x 480
RAW: 4864 x 3648
3:2 - Large: 5472 x 3648　Medium 1: 4320 x 2880
Medium 2: 2304 x 1536　Small: 720 x 480
RAW: 5472 x 3648
^* Date stamp is available in all recording pixels (except RAW)

Movies

Standard:
1920 x 1080 (60fps^*1 / 30fps^*2), 1280 × 720 (30fps^*2),
640 × 480 (30fps^*2)
iFrame Movie:
1920 x 1080 (30fps^*2)
Star Time-Lapse Movie:
1920 x 1080^*3
Miniature Effect:
1280 × 720^*4, 640 x 480^*4
Hybrid Auto:
1280 x 720 (30 fps^*2)

^*1 Actual frame rate is 59.94 fps
^*2 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps
^*3 Recording frame rate and actual playback frame rate can be selected
^*4 Shooting: 6 / 3 / 1.5 fps, Playback: 30 fps^*2

Direct Print

PictBridge

Wireless Direct Print

Printers with Wi-Fi PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Function

Display Languages

31 languages

Interface

Unified digital input/output
(Hi-Speed USB, HDMI, Audio and Video output supported)
Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11 b/g/n^*)
NFC Near Field Communication
^* 2.4GHz band only

Power Source

Battery Pack NB-13L
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110

Dimensions (L x H x D)
(CIPA compliant)

103.0 X 60.4 X 40.4mm
(Excluding protrusions)

Weight
(CIPA compliant)

Approx. 279g (Camera body only)
Approx. 304g (Including battery & memory card)