Canon Powershot G7X Mark II topic

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Interview with creators

Q: What is the position of the G7 X Mark II in the G-series line-up?

Yoshikazu Sakagami: The G-series has always pursued the best in image quality and controls. To ensure the joy of owning and shooting with a G-series model, all of Canon’s best features are incorporated into the design – from the large 1.0-type sensor, to the lens, image processor, and exterior design. The G7 X line is built on the concept of excellent image quality in a pocket-sized camera, providing the perfect balance between the size of a compact digital camera, excellent image quality, high-performance and speed. This line is at the core of the G-series where users can experience the true pleasure of a premium compact with excellent image quality.

Q: What has changed from the original G7 X?

Yoshikazu Sakagami: A number of improvements have been made based on user feedback, but the biggest was the switch to the new DIGIC 7 processor. Not only does this improve image quality, but also detection and tracking performance, image stabilisation, as well as including new shooting features such as panning.

Hideaki Yamaki: The G7 X and G5 X were masterful models; equipped with a 4.2x optical zoom f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8 (T) and 1.0-type sensor. The accumulation of fine-tuning know-how from our experience with these cameras mades it possible to maximise the DIGIC 7’s high performance to strike the perfect balance between the convenience of a compact camera and excellent image quality.

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/the_story_of_the_canon_powershot_G7_x_mark_ii.do

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Comparing to Sony and Panasonic alternatives in terms of video, all three will capture good-looking 1080p footage up to 60p, but both the Sony and Lumix offer 100fps options for slow motion capture, and the Lumix goes even further by offering 4k video at up to 30p. Like all Panasonic 4k cameras, the Lumix TZ100 / ZS100 also offers a wealth of options which exploit the high resolution video to grab 8 Megapixel stills at 30fps or refocus after the event. So for video, the Lumix TZ100 / ZS100 takes the overall lead, although I should note the Canon G7X II is the only one of the three to offer a lens ring that can be set to smooth or clickable.

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_G7X_Mark_II/