Canon PowerShot G7 X
Power, refined.
A premium compact camera engineered to place creative control, optical precision, and exceptional image quality in the palm of your hand.
Built for the moments worth carrying.
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Precision Optics
Every detail begins with glass.
A carefully engineered lens system balances sharpness, clarity, brightness, and creative flexibility within an exceptionally compact form.
11 Elements in 9 Groups with double-sided aspherical glass for edge-to-edge sharpness.
f/1.8 – 2.8 Fast Aperture delivering natural depth of field and remarkable low-light capture.
Intelligent Optical IS with 4.0 stops of shake compensation for handheld confidence.
Imaging System
Light, translated beautifully.
A large imaging sensor captures depth, texture, and natural detail, while Canon’s processing system transforms every exposure with speed and accuracy.
1.0-inch Stacked CMOS Sensor delivering 20.1 Megapixels of rich dynamic range and clean shadow detail.
DIGIC 8 Image Processor powers uncropped 4K 30p recording and instant autofocus response.
20 FPS High-Speed Burst captures fleeting expressions with zero electronic rolling distortion.
Designed for Control
Creative freedom, always within reach.
Purposeful controls, a responsive tilting display, and a travel-ready body make it easy to move from an idea to a finished frame.
Customizable Lens Control Ring provides satisfying tactile feedback for aperture, shutter, or ISO.
180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD allows effortless low-angle framing, high perspectives, and vlogging.
Pocket-Ready 304g Build constructed with a rigid internal magnesium alloy skeleton.
Compact by Design
Complexity, precisely contained.
Optics, mechanics, electronics, and control—engineered as one tightly integrated imaging system.
Hover or tap component markers on the camera to inspect technical assemblies
Canon PowerShot G7 X
Ready when the moment arrives.
Premium imaging performance, purposeful control, and Canon optical engineering in a camera designed to go everywhere.
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Compact Form. Professional Architecture.
Precision-crafted down to the micron. Discover the optical and electronic systems that give the Canon PowerShot G7 X its renowned imaging prowess.
20.1MP
Stacked CMOS Sensor
Large 1.0-type architecture with dedicated onboard memory DRAM.
f/1.8–2.8
Fast Aperture Lens
24–100mm (35mm equiv.) 4.2x optical zoom with 9-blade circular iris.
4K30p
Uncropped Video
Cinematic Ultra HD video using the full sensor width with clean HDMI out.
20FPS
High-Speed Continuous
Up to 30 fps in RAW Burst mode with 0.5s pre-shooting capture.
4.0STOPS
Dual Sensing IS
Gyroscopic motion and image sensor data combined for rock-solid stability.
304g
Pocketable Chassis
Magnesium alloy chassis with precision-knurled dials and ergonomic grip.
Aspherical Optical Formula
Canon’s proprietary glass molding technology incorporates three double-sided aspherical elements and one single-sided UD element, suppressing chromatic aberrations across the full 4.2x zoom range.
Focal Length
8.8 – 36.8mm (24–100mm equiv.)
Optical Construction
11 Elements in 9 Groups
Close-up Macro
5cm (Wide) / 40cm (Tele)
DIGIC 8 Neural Processor
High-bandwidth parallel processing algorithms compute exposure parameters, face tracking, and Auto Lighting Optimizer in milliseconds, delivering Canon’s signature lifelike skin tones and rich color rendering.
Processor Model
Canon DIGIC 8 Architecture
Color Space
sRGB / Adobe RGB
Noise Reduction
Multi-Shot NR / High ISO NR
Modern Creator Connectivity
Engineered for creators on the go. Direct YouTube live streaming via Wi-Fi, vertical video support for social storytelling, 3.5mm external mic jack, and USB Type-C charging on location.
Live Streaming
Direct YouTube RTMP Output
Microphone Input
3.5mm Stereo Mic Terminal
Video Output
Clean HDMI (Micro-D)
Full Technical Architecture
Image Sensor & Processor
Type
1.0-type stacked back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.1 Megapixels (3:2 aspect ratio)
Image Processor
DIGIC 8 High-Throughput Engine
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 125 – 12800 (Expandable to ISO 25600)
Lens & Optical System
Focal Length
8.8 – 36.8 mm (35mm equivalent: 24 – 100 mm)
Optical Zoom
4.2x Optical, ZoomPlus 8.4x, Digital 4x
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8 (Wide) – f/2.8 (Telephoto)
Image Stabilization
Dual Sensing IS, Approx. 4.0-stop shift-type with 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS
Lens Construction
11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspherical, 1 single-sided aspherical UA, 1 single-sided aspherical, 1 UD)
Video & Audio Capabilities
Movie Resolution
4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 29.97 / 25 fps; Full HD (1920 x 1080) up to 119.9 / 100 fps
Crop Factor
Zero crop in 4K movie recording
Audio Quality
Stereo (MPEG-4 AAC-LC), 3.5mm external stereo microphone input terminal
Display, Body & Power
Monitor
7.5 cm (3.0”) Touchscreen LCD (sRGB), Approx. 1,040,000 dots, Tiltable 180° up, 45° down
Flash
Auto pop-up manual flash with red-eye reduction
Chassis & Weight
Magnesium alloy internal skeleton; Approx. 304 g (including battery and memory card)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
105.5 x 60.9 x 41.4 mm