Canon G7X III | It’s Way Worse Then You Think!

[@beav15]

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

[@noahsduck4109]

Yep same

[@MichaelMa]

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

[@lucuslopez6866]

How about they put back 24p but only in 720p?

[@MichaelMa]

The way things are going, they are probably looking to push security firmware updates to existing cameras and forgetting to mention they removed 24p for all resolutions.

[@monzir_jed]

This is the best time to buy G7X ii

[@PostColorGear]

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.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I know right? I just dont understand the missing functionality. Especially when they've got legacy cameras that easily handle it.

[@cinemenico]

Hear ye, brother.

[@jawbraker84]

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!

[@fatheringautism]

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.

[@tombuck]

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

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much!

[@EMKWANREVIEWS]

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.

[@ScottJWaldron]

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.

[@TaskForceMediaGroup]

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 KZbin.

[@hikenrv]

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!

[@TheSookean]

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

[@TheEverydayDad]

I’m sure it’ll be a fine stills camera but the overheating and the autofocus are just problems I can’t get over.

[@purepanorama8484]

@@TheEverydayDad The funny thing is that they market the g5x line as a stills oriented camera and the g7x3 was supposed to be the new small form factor vlogging machine. That's sad to hear about the 4k over heating. Just when everybody thinks there might be a good option hitting the market..... I'll just keep the mark 2 and m50 and maybe just finally pull the trigger on a A7iii! Sony is looking better and better with each new Canon release.

[@TheSookean]

The Everyday Dad, the same two reasons why I would not be able to live with it

[@LarryBouley1]

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.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah I didn’t really like the II that much either and was really hoping the III would wow me enough for me to buy one.

[@CKramburglar]

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

[@TheEverydayDad]

I would buy that in a heart beat 😳

[@beav15]

Exactly, I could not agree more

[@artistjoh]

Chris K oh yeah, the Mark 7 has some aspects that make it worth getting, but the lens and internal ND are worth gold and better than the ‘7’.

[@frankfeng2701]

And make the lens 20-70.

[@artistjoh]

Frank Feng I agree that wider is more valuable than longer, but if going wider means losing a stop of aperture I would rather have the older, faster lens. It is a gem.

[@shanewaterman4125]

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.

[@stephanieadavison]

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.

[@JetBen555]

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.

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

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!

[@FnBliftz]

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

[@cinemenico]

I keep reading that everywhere, but from what I've seen, or well, heard... it doesn't actually sound that great. DJI has that FM-15 Fleximic that might do the trick. Or like a decade ago the Sony ECM-DS70P was very popular. Maybe one of 'em will come out with their own mic. Canon Asia confimed to me they're working on some accessories like a tripod/handle/remote.

[@FnBliftz]

@@cinemenico their own mic would be pretty cool

[@retiredat.......60]

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.

[@LiaLamonica]

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

[@DennisMeetsWorld]

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

[@spiffyvidz5898]

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

[@omarknowsphotos]

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 :/

[@canyoufindben]

“Than”

[@HayArday]

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)?

[@bbbarrios8422]

That’s what I’m thinking

[@HayArday]

I got the Mark II and I’m happy :) They did release an update for Mark III I believe so should be all good

[@DirtyTesla]

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

[@frankfeng2701]

G7x3 is definitely better than Sony RX100III.

[@millennials8340]

Everyday dad is sony funded youtuber

[@techexamined]

The RX100 Mark III is a 5 year old camera... and it's still better than this garbage from Canon ... Sorry not sorry...

[@Assassinator237]

Lmfao please explain your reasoning for this comment

[@noahsduck4109]

@@Assassinator237 the rx100 has better af than the g7x m3 and it's ancient lol it's alot better. Bro the rx100 shoots 24fps. The list goes on

[@arcchannel6912]

In your dreams

[@AprilEscobar]

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

[@thenikhilray99]

You should make an updated review of G7X III.

[@KINNZ94]

Wow the built in mix sounds really good :)

[@donstravelsandrants.]

A great honest comprehensive review Gary.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks so much!

[@DBomber_24]

Honest reviewer. And good video as well. Subscribed.

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

No deal with the over heating

[@socrs]

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

[@jclust]

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

[@hrishikesh12341]

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

[@PhotoGearFun]

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!

[@TheEverydayDad]

I really wanted to like this camera, I do like the G5XII and would recommend that over this. I'm absolutely excited to check out the RX100VII and hope its able to keep up with my expectations.

[@Buyitforwife]

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 ;)

[@AntiParallali]

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

[@seacow2001]

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.

[@kristenmalick-hatta4300]

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.

[@janelmoreando5851]

That was before. The update of firmware today is already released and It is better than ever! U should make vlog of it

[@gilean6179]

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.

[@TheEverydayDad]

I used an LX10 about 2 years ago and I really need to try it out again.

[@familyties4326]

Today all down my KZbin 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 💯 ✊🏾✊🏾

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah I’m sure it will work for someone, I mean people also love the g7xii but for me it’s not worth the money 🤷‍♂️

[@RockyColaFizz]

The other reviews were so disingenuous about praising this thing it really made me sad. They were selling out clearly.

[@kyhui8]

Thanks for your honest opinion.

[@zzkeokizz]

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)

[@azkichan08]

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 👌🏻

[@TheMotivatedRambler]

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.

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah its pretty disappointing. Its a tough pill to swallow that they couldn't add this better focusing option.

[@RhyzOrDie]

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!

[@freddebm509]

Will you revisit this after the firmware updates?

[@JesusTheCity]

Hype is the word. I think the flash for use of photos is why so many influencers are drawn to this camera, plus the flip screen. I have the sx740 which also has flash and a flip screen and DOES NOT OVER HEAT. Nor is autofocus a problem. It is hyped way up, i would rather wait for what canon drops this or next year than invest $700+ on this camera.

[@SideshowBob44]

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

[@BikeTall]

You pretty much nailed why the G7xiii is a failure. The auto focus alone is inexcusable. The camera really should be recalled. It’s defective! And even tho the Sony RX100vii has killer auto focus, they dropped the f1.8 lens & ND filter! Why? I find this odd because both cameras finally added an ext audio jack cause Canon & Sony knew people were buying them for vlogging. So its ashame & kind of a head scratcher why both companies crippled these two cameras for vlogging in other ways. Why? To try and upsale people to buy more expensive models? I wanted to buy one of these, but will sit this cycle out, and wait to see what next years models have. Hopefully canon & sony will listen to the feedback.

[@samilehtovaara3751]

All these Canon camera reviews with soft image. It's commonly recommended to to put sharpness at it's lowest in picture styles (like you seem to have in one clip). However, I have heard that Canons middle setting is something like other brands have at their lowest setting. So you should not use lowest setting on Canon cameras, where the slider actually does something.

[@JLBREMER]

Personally I thought the g7x II was crap anyway. I bought it thinking it would be an in-between camera and the quality was CRAP. The pictures it took were bad and the video was worse than a iphone. I didn't see any benefit. I returned it. Wasn't worth $600, fast forward got the Dji Osmo Pocket and I love it. That's the ''in between''... in between your DSLR, Go Pro. I heard bad things about the III also looks like you've already discovered it.

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

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?

[@berelentless2572]

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

[@TheEverydayDad]

The one I like the most is the G5xII but I don’t really recommend any of their point and shoot cameras.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

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.

[@pablosheckler5909]

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.

[@Liowen]

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.

[@-grey]

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

[@jackiem4034]

The autoficus on the G7X Mark 2 is much much quicker than the Mark 3. Canon took one step forward with the mic but took 2 steps backward by not improving on the auto focus and the heat concern... such a shame. Id rather buy the Sony RX100 mark 5. You will not have issues with auto focus

[@markattardo]

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??

[@TheEverydayDad]

I honestly dont know. Like legitimately I dont understand why you would take out basic features you already have in your cameras.

[@dominicpardilla5186]

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

[@DJtko]

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

[@cinemenico]

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.

[@ulig12]

The reason why it does not have DPAF is simple: DPAF is a technology baked into Canon‘s own sensors. But Canon does not make 1 inch sensors, they are from Sony. As you said, it is most likely the same sensor as in the old Sony RX 100 IV.

[@LordArioh]

what's the obsession with 24p? It's unfortunate to not have it, but 24p is absolutely not the thing that gives you cinematic look. I saw tons of MV shot with 48 or 36 fps, that look gorgeous. Because of proper lighting, composition, color grade and everything else. If you can't get cinematic without 24p, it won't help you in any way. Even shutter speed choice depends on a shot, if you need a proper exposure and don't have lots of movement, just jack it up.

[@alexarvizu8768]

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

[@Mickisha]

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

[@jubitolik]

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.

[@chancelorwong4600]

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?"

[@brendanfarthing]

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.

[@rogoragameme]

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

[@RockyColaFizz]

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.

[@artistjoh]

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.

[@TrillionTalents777]

So for photography, how is it ?

[@brendanfarthing]

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.

[@Cowboydjrobot]

So the problems are only related to the video features?

[@winstonhorn9683]

Any chance for a another review after the firmware update?

[@TeamDevastationZone]

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

[@solidstream13]

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?

[@FredyVergara]

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

[@seansiquig]

i really wonder what canon was thinking with this one, it’s as if they don’t want the perfect camera, or even a viable one, so intentionally take out basic elements; no 24 fps, really??

[@seansiquig]

also i don’t even shoot 24 fps, i like 30

[@RowlWool]

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

[@noahsduck4109]

Hey if u want a camera that has 4k but bad af just get the Panasonic g7 and it's like $300 cheaper and has alot better features.. *AND* in my opinion the image quality looks better. It's not as light as the g7x m3 but yeah I'd just save and get the Sony a6400 it's almost as small lol

[@polyanacarvalho4094]

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

[@MachoHasGame]

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

[@jasonism123]

you nailed this review..thanks!

[@kevinblazer953]

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

[@TheEverydayDad]

They are close enough that unless you really want the 4K or the live streaming thing that I’d personally go with the mark 2. But for me I wouldn’t buy either.

[@ArifKhan.]

If this bloody thing had 24p, dual pixel and $200 cheaper (I don't even care about 4k), I'd sell my M50 and buy immediately. F U Canon.

[@CodyLeon]

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

[@TheEverydayDad]

They might be able to update the algorithm but you can’t add really good autofocus with firmware unfortunately.

[@Esra-yb4xk]

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 :(

[@ralfkynast8755]

You should review your post. If you make a update to the firmware 1.2.0 and you should know how to use the camera correctly. I use it more for diving and landscape and it performs now perfectly. And it has a touch screen which Sony does not have. Your comparison to Sony RX 100 IV is wrong. It has no 4 K video. If I have to spend double it is out of my budget. And the focus of Sony is unnatural.

[@felishasmith5638]

I bought it b4 I saw this review. It was $811 after taxes... and now that I see it sucks, I can’t return or exchange it. It’s my first canon camera and I just want to throw it away

[@KameelMotionFit]

Great review

[@TheEverydayDad]

Thanks!

[@benec5816]

this is starting to appear as more reports are coming thru and its sad too see Canon has fallen at the post . I have a M50 which I love but looks like Canon has decicded to just desert new lens for it in the M series so sad thanks for your honesty stay safe see ya

[@TheEverydayDad]

Yeah I just dont get why they wouldn't keep functions they already have.

[@ale_si_fa_i_film]

Did you already try the new firmware upgrade?

[@benyyz]

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.