Digicameinfo spotted that image of the 1inch sensor GX7 camera. And here are the google translated specs:
– Sensor 1 inch 20MP CMOS sensor
– Lens conversion 24-100mm F1.8-2.8
– Intelligent optical Image Stabilizer
– Video 5 Jikute shake correction
– DIGIC6
– AF is 31 points. Allows Touch AF
– LCD monitor tilting. 1.04 million dots. Touch panel
– Built-in flash
– Exposure compensation dial
– Control ring
– ND filter built-in
– Video Full HD 60p. Stereo
– Manual video control
– Wi-Fi Built-in. NFC. The remote control function with smartphone
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That’s not going to be cheap. Looks better than the G1X Mk II in pretty much every way (except a small loss of telephoto range). The only negative is that it lacks a hot shoe. I’m thinking Canon prices it right on top of the RX100 Mk III.
No EVF ?….what’s wrong with Canon ?….they are still behind Sony (RX100 III) & Panasonic (LX 100)…
I won’t buy it but on paper it looks pretty good.
Not everybody cares about EVF for a compact camera, some do but between a longer reach, some may prefer that. The size seems to be on pair with the RX100 form factor and it seems to have tiltable screen.
About the feats, last time Canon completely omitted full manual control from the G1XII, but it seems that they are correcting it this time – poor G1XII owners if Canon don’t do something about it via firmware. But Although Canon’s video looks and colors are pretty good, the codec is pretty outdated, it’s heavy for what it offers and it’s pretty damn soft, the whole G1XII had softer images.
The G1XII simply can’t compete with the rest, it has no edge in anything, it’s not the smallest, it’s not the one with better video feats or even feats in general, it has no EVF, it does have the biggest sensor and a bit more reach but is that really worth it compared to the others?
The RX100III had pretty good video feats including XAVC-S codec, slow motion, etc. And then, if you really prefer video and don’t mind giving up a bit of size, you’ll have the LX100 with GH4’s video quality, 4K, EVF, etc.
Will Canon charge premium? How much?
So, there are 5 different choices:
RX100II: no EVF, just like this G7X, a bit longer reach but horrible aperture but much cheaper than the rest
G7X: no EVF but longer reach than both RX100III and LX100 with good aperture
RX100III: EVF, no hot-shoe, nice video feats but less focal length reach
LX100: EVF, bigger sensor, 4K and more video feats, not as pocketable as the others, a hair better reach and aperture than the RX100III
G1XII: No EVF, no hot-shoe, biggest sensor, poor video feats, good reach, worse aperture than the competition but not as horrible as the RX100II, way bigger than all of the rest
Pretty nice options for every taste. I prefer the LX100, I don’t mind a bit more size if it comes packed with more feats, even more with a bigger sensor, 4K and it’s supposed to be priced in the same range as the RX100III. Nice to have competition in this premium compact market.
It does look interesting. Question is 4K, not that you need it but it’s out there in the market. EVF Sony has it built in. Mic input?. I have a V1 and my wife has a RX 100II and I am looking for a V1 replacement so will compare this to the RX100 and the Panny LX 100. Nikon has priced themselves out of the market!
I could write something like “too little, too late” and there would be a lot of truth in it (long after Sony created this cathegory and not even that specced – meaning the EVF), but the market of large sensor compacts is still small and every competitor is welcomed. And the specs look good: 1″ sensor in seemingly small body, great luminosity, decent zoom (better than RX100 III or LX100). The only thing that is missing is the EVF. A deal-breaker for me, but maybe unimportant for many and those will be pleased by the specs.
Disappointed 🙁
Was hoping for a pocket camera, but compared to the RX100 III, the RX100 III would fit better in my pocket as it is narrow, shorter, and weighs less than the G7X 🙁
BTW, where is the EVF (this is a deal breaker), 4K, or Hotshoe???
Sorry, but this would had been interesting 2 years ago, but now the LX100 is the compact to beat!
Also, Sony is getting new sensors in a couple of months and looks like they passed their old stuff off to Canon to sell (another G1X II disappointment).
Highlighting what was outline earlier:
RX100II: Has hotshoe, no EVF, but the best value of the bunch
G7X: Yet again and old sensor, no EVF, no 4K, no hotshoe, no real advances from what Sony did 2 1/2 years ago, nothing more of copy of the real thing (RX100)
RX100III: Smallest camera of the bunch, great EVF, no hotshoe
LX100: EVF, HUGE sensor, 4K, hotshoe, best lens/aperture, most advanced camera (for professionals instead of using a DSLR)
G1XII: No EVF, no hot-shoe, biggest sensor, but old sensor, poor video feats, too large and too heavy.