Image Sensor
Type
1.0 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.2M (Aspect ratio 3:2) [14]
Effective / Total Pixels
Approx. 20.9M
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
Image Processor
Type
DIGIC 6 with iSAPS Technology
Lens
Focal Length
8.8 36.8 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 100 mm)
Zoom
Optical 4.2xZoomPlus 8.4xDigital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.6x or 2.0x [1])Combined approx. 17x
Maximum f/number
f/1.8-f/2.8
Construction
11 elements in 9 groups (1 double sided aspherical lens, 1 single sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens and 1 UD lens)
Image Stabilisation
Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 3-stop [13].Intelligent IS with 5-axis Enhanced Dynamic IS
Focusing
Type
TTL
AF System/ Points
AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed centre)
AF Modes
Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE [6], Touch AF
AF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock
Yes, via customisable buttons
AF Assist Beam
Yes
Manual Focus
Yes, plus MF Peaking
Focus Bracketing
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
5 cm (Wide) from front of lens40 cm (Tele) from front of lens
Exposure Control
Metering modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Touch AF frame)
AE Lock
Yes, via customisable buttons
Exposure Compensation
+/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop incrementsManual and automatic dynamic range correctionAutomatic shadow correctionND Filter (3-stop)
AEB
1/3 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
ISO sensitivity
125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800 [15]AUTO ISO: 125 - 12800 (possible to set Max. ISO speed and rate of change)
Shutter
Speed
1 1/2000 sec. (factory default)250 1/2000 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode)
White Balance
Type
TTL
Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2Multi-area WB correction available in Smart AutoWhite Balance CompensationWhite Balance Compensation in Underwater mode Colour adjustment in Star mode
Colour Matrix
Type
sRGB
LCD Monitor
Monitor
Tilt type 7.5 cm (3.0) sRGB PureColor II G Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Capacitive type
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD
Flash
Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec.
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE, Safety FE, Smart Flash Exposure
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Manual Power Adjustment
3 levels with internal flash
Second Curtain Synchronisation
Yes
Built-in Flash Range
50 cm 7.0 m (W) / 40 cm 4.0 m (T)
External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
Shooting
Modes
Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect), Movie
Modes in Movie
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), Standard, Program AE, Manual, Portrait, Nostalgic, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, iFrame Movie
Photo Effects
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Drive modes
Single, Auto Drive, Continuous, Continuous with AF, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 6.5 shots/sec for up to 692 frames [12]with AF: Approx. 4.4 shots/sec [3][4]with Live View: Approx. 4.4 shots/sec [3][4]
Recording Pixels / Compression
Image Size
3:2 - (RAW, L) 5472 x 3648, (M1) 4320 x 2880, (M2) 2304 x 1536, (S) 720 x 4804:3 - (RAW, L) 4864 x 3648, (M1) 3840 x 2880, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 48016:9 - (RAW, L) 5472 x 3080, (M1) 4320 x 2432, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 720 x 4081:1 - (RAW, L) 3648 x 3648, (M1) 2880 x 2880, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 4804:5 - (RAW, L) 2912 x 3648, (M1) 2304 x 2880, (M2) 1232 x 1536, (S) 384 x 480Resize in playback (M2, S)
Compression
RAW, Superfine, Fine
Movies
(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 60 fps / 30 fps(HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps(L) 640 x 480, 30 fpsStar Time-Lapse Movie (Full HD) 30 fps / 15 fpsMiniature Effect (HD, L) 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fpsHybrid Auto (HD) 30 fpsiFrame Movie (Full HD) 30 fps
Movie Length
(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec. [7](L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour [4](Star Time-Lapse Movie) up to 128 sec
File Types
Still Image Type
JPEG compression (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF ver. 1.1 compliant), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movies
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]iFrame
Direct Print
Canon Printers
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge
Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
Other Features
GPS
GPS via mobile (linked to a compatible smartphone)
Red-Eye Correction
Yes, during shooting and playback
My Camera / My Menu
My Menu customisation available
My Category
Image tagging feature
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes
Histogram
Yes, live histogram
Playback zoom
Approx. 2x 10x
Self Timer
Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom
Menu Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
Interface
Computer
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) DIGITAL connector
Other
HDMI Micro ConnectorA/V output (PAL/NTSC)
Computer/Other
Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with NFC support [11]
Memory Card
Type
SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)
Supported Operating System
PC & Macintosh
Windows 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1Mac OS X 10.8 / 10.9For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:Windows 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later / 10.9
Software
Browsing & Printing
ImageBrowser EX
Other
CameraWindowPhotoStitchMap Utility
Image Manipulation
Digital Photo Professional for RAW development
Power Source
Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life
Approx. 210 shotsEco mode approx. 310 shotsApprox. 240 min. playback
A/C Power Supply
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110
Accessories
Cases / Straps
Soft Case DCC-1870PowerShot Accessory Organizer
Waterproof / Weatherproof Case
Waterproof Case (40m) WP-DC54
Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
Power Supply & Battery Chargers
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110, Battery Charger CB-2LHE
Other
Interface cable IFC-400PCUCanon AV cable AVC-DC400ST
Physical Specifications
Operating Environment
0 40 C, 10 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)
103.0 x 60.4 x 40.4 mm
Weight
Approx. 304 g (including battery and memory card)
Footnotes
Powershot G7 X
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.Subject to change without notice[1] Depending on the image size selected.[3] Under conditions where the flash does not fire.[4] Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.[6] Some settings limit availability.[7] The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.[11] Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts[12] Sustained continuous shooting function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject.[13] Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.[14] Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.[15] ISO sensitivity denotes Recommended Exposure Index