This is the best time to buy G7X ii

Canon leaving out 24fps doesnt make any sense at all. I cannot fathom how that would affect them in any way to just include it. So random, and so silly.

I really appreciate your honest opinion here, one of the reasons why I continue to watch all of your videos!

Just got it in... wow the autofocus is... OMG TERRIBLE! I've just updated to latest firmware 1.1.0 and.... it's still bad. Going to try and make a decision.

Canon users: Canon surely can't make the video any worse. Canon president: Hold my beer.

I Preordered the day it was announced. Got it today, put down my M50 and started vlogging with the G7X. It sucks. I have to wait a full 5 seconds for it to find focus before I start talking and hope it keeps focus. I'm only using 1080p and it's actually worse than my beat to heck Mark II. It will cost me $11 for the return shipping. It's actually that terrible. So disappointed.

Thanks for the honesty, when I heard about it I was thinking about getting one, not anymore I do way to much stuff where DPAF is necessary.

I really want to upgrade to this because of the external mic to make the vlog sound quality better, but that autofocus :( it's so slow, whyyyyyyyy

Should I get the Mark II instead? I'm not really interested in 4K, so I'll just go 1080p and I just want to do some casual vlogs. Does the AF work better or is the same with the Mark II on 1080p? But am I really losing out by not having mic input and 120 fps slow mo (for b roll stuff)?

Does the G7x III have dust sealing? I really really enjoyed my mk1 for stills but I stopped using because dust started appearing on the images.

Do you think firm wear will fix these problems? Or should I return and get the mark II.

I know this video is four years old but now in 2024 with the iPhone 15 that can record 4K and have external audio plugged in. Is there really any reason to have a G7 X Mark three or I competitor?

How did it work? Has the AF problem been fixed with the 1.3 firmware update? I'm deciding whether to buy the Mark II or the Mark III.

I got my M50 after all of your great reviews. Was going to get the g7x III but have been seeing below average rating across the board. Definitely going to put it on the watchlist and maybe just skip... Thank you for the honest review!

I'm always curious what the mbps data rate is on the 1080p, because good 1080p is good enough for me.

In your opinion, what is the best camera point and shoot for a safari? I will make videos and photos about my trip. Thanks!

is that right that the cam only can record 4k for 9 minutes? can u tell me more bout that?

Oof the AF seemed worse than the Mark II. Could switching it to PAL for 25p work or is that not recommended?

Sony just needs to re-release the rx100V with a mic jack and an updated processor for better heat management

Hi! Great video. What camera would you recommend me as everyday point and shoot. I like to use manual now and than but I prefer auto settings. Video is also important. I have sony rx100m1 but it sucks on auto settings because of its IQ.

So glad you made this honest review. I’ve seen several reviewers who clearly are pandering to Canon and completely not mentioning the overheating or that ridiculously poor auto focus. On the positive note, when it’s actually in focus the image looks good. I would still recommend a M50 to someone just starting out. It’s cheaper, has great auto focus, a microphone input, and has quite a bit of room to grow if you use adapters. I personally don’t think the cropped 4K is a big deal because in my opinion 4K is not really a must have for vlogging and posting to KZfaq.

what is that arm on your desk behind you at the very start of the video? is that a crane or something?

Will you revisit this after the firmware updates?

Even if Canon had chose to go with a sensor with PDAF on it, I don't think the Digic 8 CPU can actually handle it: -No crop 4K -High frame rate -good AF, look at any Canon camera with a Digic 8 CPU, at best, it can only 2 of the 3 at a time.

Great, honest review. Looks like I'll be sticking with my Mark II for now.

Great video. The autofocus on Sony is so much better. It’s ashame because I have the G7xii and was looking forward to the iii. I’ll wait for the RX100VA replacement later this month. Built in ND filter with eye autofocus is a dream come true.

I hope they can get the AF fixed and the 24fps maybe by a firmware update? Also if it has the same sensor as the Sony lines, it should be able to do the same thing right? I made a review comparing the Rx100 VA with the G7x iii so if you wanna see the AF difference check it out!

Thanks for this straightforward review. If you can spare me a time, would you be kind to compare canon g7x mark ii to this new mark iii? This new review seems to be a bit rip off compared to tr praised mark ii. Thanks 👌🏻

Thanks for the heads up but what would you recommend for a beginner?

Are you gonna revisit this one? I hear it's gotten software updates and it's much better

Thanks for the objective review. We need more honest feedback like this!

I bought one and the nostalgia is winning me over right now, but I know that's going to change the second it overheats on me. Having an internal ND and the fast lens is so nice. The stabilization is also a lot better than it was on my RX100VI. Hell, I'd be able to forgive the contrast AF if 24fps were there, but I think that's what'll ultimately lead me to return it. Going to try filming at 25p and seeing if it bothers me when I put it on a 24p timeline since everything else I own does 24p like a normal camera should be able to. Frustrating :/

Sad...like many others we were waiting for something great here. Close, but misses it appears. Panasonic as reasonable alternative? Appreciate the video, fun and informative!

One question, was the face detection AF turned on when you were outside vlogging? I assume it was. Which is even more of a fail for Canon, that it cannot even detect a face right in front of it.

What if you want to use this camera just for traveling and taking pictures ?

Nice job on the video! Removing software features, using old sensor technology, not testing for heat issues, and charging $750. What company wouldn't go this route when dedicated camera sales are declining? lol.

Would this still be good for plane spotting?

Every single video on this camera the persons face is always out of focus 😐. Seems worse than the Mark ii tbh

I can not decide which camera is for me?..M 50 or any canon camera?..I would like to record my drawings for 5-6 hours from top view.. :( M50 has not charge cable ..I have learned that before using always have to charge battery :(

G7x3 is definitely better than Sony RX100III.

there's no dual pixel because they cheap out and bought the older generation of Sony sensor without phase detect, i.e. the rx100iv sensor. I'm going to guess that the G5xIII review will be the same as the G7xIII. Canon use the same Sony sensor in both cameras.

Did you already try the new firmware upgrade?

A great mic for the g7x Mark iii and the sony rx100 vii is the saramonic sr-xm1 mini mic

Good honest review whats the point of making a 4k camera if it can't do that on a consistent basis...Im not upgrading keeping my Canon G7X ii

Which external mic you're using with g7x m3???

Hi I have a Canon EOS M3, it tends to hunt for focus quite often. I was thinking of selling for a Canon G7X mk3, or A Sony RX100 VII, but the Sony is more expensive. Please can you advise me. My Canon M3, has a 22mm pancake len & 15-45mm len. I mainly use this camera for my KZfaq videos on my channel. Thanks🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Hi EveryDayDad do you want to collaborate on a video about the phone V camara I'd like to do a video comparing high end DSLR/Mirorless to low end to high end smart phone to low end smart phone. I have the smart phone part.

Definitely made the right decision buying the mark ii! this just didn’t check all the boxes, it ALMOST did but they lost me at no dual pixel AF

I was definitely impressed by how loud that motorcycle was -- *NOT* -- thank you for being honest about the things that you do not like with this new camera!

So the problems are only related to the video features?

Thank you for being honest!!! I have the canon g7x Mark ii & wont be getting the new one just yet.

TEDD, out of all the cannon point and shoot cameras, which would you recommend?

No deal with the over heating

How does it do for actual photos?

have you tested out the rx100 vii? curious to hear your thoughts on it!

Honest reviewer. And good video as well. Subscribed.

Dang, I thought the autofocus was bad from the unboxing video you did, but it's way worse in this one! I wonder if it could be fixed by a firmware update?

You honestly need way more subscribers than how many you have right now. You need like 1mill or 700k, you really do. You deserve it

So EveryDay Dad is the Canon G7x mark 2 better then the the 3 because I am deciding which one I should get and I don’t know

Thanks for the review! I have a mii and sticking with it as a great companion to m50. Btw, your thumbnail has “disappointed“ spelled incorrectly ;)

Any chance for a another review after the firmware update?

What gimbal are you using there?

A great honest comprehensive review Gary.

So for photography, how is it ?

Mine overheated in the first 2 minutes without even recording video. I was just setting up the wifi and connecting to my phone. But guess what? I don't care cause it's a game changer with the ability to do live streaming on the go and traveling in such a small package. I just did a live stream outside (not in some home studio), and worked wonders compared to doing it on a phone or at home

Really informative. I was thinking of buying one but as you pointed out my lx10 is still "better" for my preference of uses, 1.4 aperture, dosen't over heat in 4k like the Sony RX I returned because it also overheated in 1080. As vlogger you need a camera that will run longer than 5 to 13 minutes so in not sure why ppl recommend the expensive RX. But while you make a lot of good points what if I didn't film in 4k, or didn't were sunglasses so the eye detection focus worked. I seem like a lot of you frustration besides the loud motorcycle [guilty].. are based on this im a pro attitude where anything but 24fps and 4k even when it shuts down the camera is unacceptable. Would you say it's better than the M2 for a new vlogger who wants to by a new camera with his firsts youtube pay out. When I first started watching EDD you talked to the everyone day user... this was a pro level video that "some wont be able to figure out" unless the know how to use a camera on the "M" setting. 😊

I own previous versions of Canon and Sony’s coming from an old school mentality I place my cameras in manual focus and custom white balance in that way I remove any possibility of focus shift and color shift, even with a state of the art focus system it can still get fooled, Canon’s stock has dropped over 60% in the past several months due to lackluster sales, this new camera won’t help. Your reviews are presented in a straight forward manner, keep up the great work.

You had me interested in the G7Xm3 in the unboxing vid as it was so much less expensive than the RX100m7...now we know why...thanks for the honest review on the G7Xm3

update video since there’s a new firmware update?

It will be great if you can do a follow up review of this camera, especially after the firmware updates

Do you think that can fix the autofocus in a software update

Thanks for your honest opinion.

A good audio choice for the G7x3 is the Rode wired LAV mic because you could clip it to your shirt. But no 24 frames per second is idiotic when the g7x2 has it. (my favorite point and shoot)

Great honest review. I wouldn't call it negative just honest. I got a little Saramonic mic for $25 that can just plug into the mi jack and it has a swivel so you can easily move it a great solution for this and the RX100vii. I skipped this and pre ordered the Sony RX100vii can't wait to get it!

Interested to see what your take is on the G5X mark II

Wow the built in mix sounds really good :)

That's why I got away from the Point and Shoot scene because I love the ability to change lens and have pretty much what ever i need, if I want a 25mm then BAM..i can change it, 45-150mm BOOM i can change it and the fact that my Lumix G7 is just as light as a Point And Shoot, I'll stick with it.

you nailed this review..thanks!

Thanks for this review honestly, I have the g7x m2 but if it doesn’t have 24 fps I’ll think I’ll wait

Like most of the reviews of the G7X III, they need updating. The firmware update in summer 2020 added 24fps, and made a big improvement in the focus issue. The only remaining one is the overheating when shooting 4k. But..... this camera is aimed at YTers/vloggers. It is NOT aimed at anyone wanting to produce TV programmes! I shoot 1080p at 24fps and get very good cinematic quality for my needs. Add the ext mic socket and the built in ND filter and it's hard to beat for the price.

thank you for this video. I'm doing fine with my LX10 from a year ago. I'm glad I did not wait around for another crippled Canon.

Do you think it will be good for just photos?

did they fix autofocus?

why did other videos i watched have 25 fps video on g7x iii

I want to start making video's for youtube.... what is the best camera today for the price 250-500 dollar. I just want to start making decent video's that my smartphone can't. I'm not really thinking about talking in the camera so much.

Wow! I was wondering if maybe it would have been a better 1080p camera. Cue vlogging test...nope. Maybe Canon likes the negative press over bad choices because more people will talk about it???🤷‍♂️ Or maybe they are trying to kill the consumer stuff because they predict that market will keep shrinking??

I got a Sony rx100 VA and have been much happier with it than I ever was with the Canon g7x mark ii I have. I feel both the video and photo quality are nicer on the Sony rx100 and I was able to get mine for the same price as the Canon g7x mark iii is being sold for now.

You should make an updated review of G7X III.

Honesty. Respect. I love Canon cameras so much. But they keep pushing me to Sony with their insanity. Sadly I am gone now. I love my Canon ex, but she kept holding out on me.

It seems Canon has decided that 24fps is a ‘professional’ feature that might confuse a prosumer. Just like only a professional might need something to be in focus. It is as if Canon owns a gun and the only target they can find is painted on their own shoes.

Canon G7X iii vs M50 You think which one better?

Today all down my KZfaq feed was other content creators praising this camera. As a content creator myself and seeing all the attention that was coming from this camera I was definitely about to check out some videos about it (wasn’t going to purchase at all just a huge canon fanboy lol) but I’m glad you’re the first video I actually chose to watch about it. Everyday Dad keeps it 💯 ✊🏾✊🏾

Great review

I have a slight feeling that the next video will be titled " Sony A6400 vs Canon G7X III why pay ten times as much!?". and the last of this series will end at "Canon vs Sony why pay at all?"

Crazy i just sold mine g7xii .might try that Lx10! G7xii auto focus was horrible For to my channel. Spontaneous goofy dude from Dallas tx

Was this product rushed to market? Seems so. The auto-focus is an epic fail. I've watched 8 different reviews now and every one has the same issue with the AF. I really wanted to buy this camera, but no way, I'm not paying good money for a product that doesn't work properly.

Personally drop the 4K and do 1080p 24/30/60 (maybe 2K same sats) dual pixel, keep the mic input and flip screen, and drop the price A LOT. I would get one but my god nearly $800 for a point and shoot camera is way too much at the end of the day.

Pretty spot on with your review. As an owner of the Mark ii, I too am disappointed. I am looking forward to watching your vids on the Sony RX 7. That might be the camera to own in terms of point and shoots. Sony might end up winning me over.

That's what they get for using the RX100 IV sensor. Overheating! And apparently crap contrast-based C-AF. Hopefully they can pull a Pansonic and save it a little with a firmware update. Do like Sony and give us a tripod mode, where the threshold for overheating gets raised, but risks the camera getting uncomfortably hot to still handhold. Give us control of sensitivity and speed of C-AF and make the algoritm in general more reliable. It often puts a square on my subject, but refuses to focus until I tap the screen. And throw in 24p while your at it with the FW updates.

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