Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

412 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (140)
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image quality (57)

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battery (12)
viewfinder (8)
memory (2)
flash (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 412 reviews of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the image quality and size. The portability and performance also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the viewfinder, while there are some less positive reviews about the memory and flash.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the zoom and size. The performance and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical reviews about the price and low light performance, while comments are divided on the portability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the focus and image quality. The portability and usability also get good feedback.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Amy Davies (trustedreviews.com)

Canon G7X Mark II

The Canon G7X Mark II sits in Canon's premium range of compact cameras. It's intended to appeal to those who want a device that offers a high level of control and excellent image quality, but slots into your pocket. It could be seen as a travel compact...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II review

The G7 X II gets some small but significant upgrades over its predecessor

Great low-light performance ; Tilting touchscreen ; Plenty of manual control options ; Raw format shooting ; Optical image stabilization

No viewfinder ; Screen not fully articulating ; Limited zoom range ; 1080p video capture

Canon didn't need to deliver a major overhaul of its excellent G7 X, and the upgrades in the G7 X II build on the original camera's reputation, particularly the performance-boosting DIGIC 7 processor. The only disappointment is the continued absence of...

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II review: Nip and tuck triumphs

Canon was late to the 1-inch sensor compact cameras game, following in the Sony's RX100 footsteps to deliver the original PowerShot G7 X back in 2014. In the period since then this larger-than-average sensor sector has become a battleground. Nobody...

Great responsiveness, customisable lens control ring adds click-stop/smooth control, decent low-mid ISO image quality, fast 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens, pocketable design, touch-control tilt-angle LCD

No viewfinder or facility to add one, high ISO image quality (over ISO 1600) not all that, battery is only so-so, Sony RX100 IV is still a step ahead, where are the next-level autofocus features?

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has impressed us more than we had anticipated. Its scale and feature set might not be class-leading, but what looks like little more than a nip and tuck compared to the original model turns out to be a turbocharging in...

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Robert Leedham (stuff.tv)

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II review

A classy premium compact that costs a pretty penny

Lovely chunky build ; Photos are bang on the money ; Reasonable zoom

No viewfinder ; No 4K video ; More feature-packed rivals at this price

A trusty premium compact that’s held back from greatness by a few missing features

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Canon G7 X Mark II review - pocket-sized brilliance

A great concept expertly realised, the Canon G7 X Mark II is very close to perfection.

Electronic viewfinders are a matter of taste, but I’d quite happily omit one for the sake of the G7 X Mark II’s tilting touchscreen. The Sony RX100 IV comes top for video with its 4K and slow-motion options, but it has a smaller zoom, less accessible...

May, 2016

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Canon PowerShot G7 X II review

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A premium compact camera, the Canon PowerShot G7 X II is a great alternative to a larger DSLR or compact system camera. It fits in your pocket and it takes high-quality video and photos, but what are the controls like to use? Our experts ran it through...

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)

Goondu review: Canon G7x Mark II September 25th, 2016 | by Wilson Wong Imaging 0

The Canon G7x Mark II can be a good backup camera to a DSLR or mirrorless shooter for most users, if you can overlook some of its problems.

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Canon Powershot G7 X Mark II Review

The Canon Powershot G7 X Mark II is the updated version of the G7 X and features a number of design changes, as well as performance improvements. But how does it perform in our review?

4.2x optical zoom lens, f/1.8-2.8 aperture ; Excellent image quality ; Good dynamic range and HDR options ; Improved noise performance ; Bright and clear tilting 3inch touch-screen ; Wi-Fi and NFC built-in ; Rapid focus speeds ; 8fps continuous...

Short battery life - unless you use ECO mode ; Slow flash recharge time ; No auto panoramic mode

The Canon Powershot G7 X Mark II is a good update to the G7 X with the same 4.2x optical zoom lens, which features a bright f/1.8-2.8 aperture, and the Mark II offers improved noise performance, and excellent image quality, along with handling...

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller , Carey Rose (dpreview.com)

Second Time Around: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Review

Canon's PowerShot G7 X Mark II enthusiast compact takes everything that made its predecessor so appealing while improving both user experience and performance. Read review

It was hard to contain our excitement when we first got our hands on the PowerShot G7 X at Photokina 2014. Not only was there a new player in the 1"-type enthusiast compact market (it was Sony-only at that point), but the G7 X promised a better user...

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II is a pricey pocket camera with image quality that goes toe-to-toe with much larger models.

Wide aperture zoom lens. 1-inch image sensor. Tilting touch-screen display. Quick autofocus. Raw image capture support. Wi-Fi with NFC.

No hot shoe or EVF. Edge softness at wide angle. Occasional autofocus misses. Doesn't support 4K video capture. Omits microphone input.

Conclusions The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II looks a lot like its predecessor on the outside, but delivers some palpable performance updates. An improved burst rate when shooting in Raw format and modest updates to the focus system, video capabilities,...

Jul, 2016

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