The Canon PowerShot G7 X is a compactdigital camera announced by Canon Inc on September 15, 2014.[1] The G7 X model was a designed to compete with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100-series cameras.[2] With the introduction of G7 X, there were three parallel models in the Canon PowerShot G-series: G16, G20 X Mark II, and G7 X.
In 2016, Canon introduced the Canon Power Shot G7 X Mark II with a newer DIGIC 7 processor.
In 2019, Canon introduced the G7 X Mark III. However, it was criticized for its autofocus issues.
In the first half of 2024, the Mark II and Mark III versions of the camera went viral on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. A global supply shortage and price increase followed.[3][4][5]