Another Premium PowerShot This Summer [CR1]

[Canon Rumors Guy]

We’re told that Canon isn’t done with PowerShot announcements this summer, and that we can expect another camera sometime over the summer.</p>
<p>We’re told this premium compact camera will fit into your pocket (no clarification on pocket type), have a “large” sensor, a fast lens, and a short zoom range.</p>
<p>The source wasn’t sure if we were talking about a new camera, such as a “PowerShot G5 X”, or an update to the PowerShot G7 X.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

 

[andrewflo]

The G7X looks nearly perfect for a "pocket" camera to bring along for casual shooting. The only thing I'm bummed by is that it doesn't have a tiltable flash like the M3 and the G3X. Not sure what else they have up their sleeve, but hoping they add this feature.

 

[Proscribo]

G1x III? Well I suppose it could be made pocketable.. at least kinda.... maybe with a 4/3 sensor?

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Back to the days of $1000 P&S cameras? I purchased a Nikon CP990 way back in or about 2000 for around $1000. They are still a good camera today. This was before Nikon farmed their P&S cameras out to a subcontract manufacturer.

 

[powershot2012]

Any idea on timeframe?

We’re told that Canon isn’t done with PowerShot announcements this summer, and that we can expect another camera sometime over the summer.</p>
<p>We’re told this premium compact camera will fit into your pocket (no clarification on pocket type), have a “large” sensor, a fast lens, and a short zoom range.</p>
<p>The source wasn’t sure if we were talking about a new camera, such as a “PowerShot G5 X”, or an update to the PowerShot G7 X.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>

 

[countofmc95]

G1x III? Well I suppose it could be made pocketable.. at least kinda.... maybe with a 4/3 sensor?

To me this is the only thing that makes sense. The focal range of the G1X II has been basically matched by the G7X, so I wouldn't be surprised if they use the 1.5inch sensor, reduce the focal length (maybe something like a 24-70 equiv f/2.8-f/4) and make it slightly larger than a G7X, but close.

 

[dswtan]

I'm confused. Isn't the next thing obviously going to be the G17?

 

[noncho]

There were some rumors about a compact camera with 24-200 1.4-2.0...

 

[Maximilian]

Hmm! Interesting and surprising.

I don't know how the sales numbers of the G7X look like. But to bring some internal competition or successor seemed a little bit early to me. But maybe the people were more into the RX100 III and so Canon had to act.

Otherwise it seems more obvious to look for a G17 or G1X III. But that would not fit to

this premium compact camera will fit into your pocket (no clarification on pocket type)

But I am realy curious now about the

will ... have a “large” sensor, a fast lens, and a short zoom range.

Maybe it's going to be a less boring (rumors) summer than expected by some

 

[Maximilian]

There were some rumors about a compact camera with 24-200 1.4-2.0...

Would be really nice, but to make such a camera "pocketable" seems like an optical miracle to me.
I suppose such a thing would look like the G3X, and this one is not pocketable IMHO.

 

[Adelino]

There were some rumors about a compact camera with 24-200 1.4-2.0...

I consider those dreams not rumors. pocketable 24-200 f1.4-2.0. Not even with a small sensor let alone a large sensor.

 

[powershot2012]

Yes but wasn't it due out by now?

I'm confused. Isn't the next thing obviously going to be the G17?

 

[powershot2012]

Well if it tells you anything, the RX100 I, II, And III all sell better than the G7X.

The G1X, G1X II, and G7X were all short of what Sony offers in the RX100 series.

Canon badly needs a hit, just just another rebadged, mediocre camera already offered by Sony.

Hmm! Interesting and surprising.

I don't know how the sales numbers of the G7X look like. But to bring some internal competition or successor seemed a little bit early to me. But maybe the people were more into the RX100 III and so Canon had to act.

Otherwise it seems more obvious to look for a G17 or G1X III. But that would not fit to

this premium compact camera will fit into your pocket (no clarification on pocket type)

But I am realy curious now about the

will ... have a “large” sensor, a fast lens, and a short zoom range.

Maybe it's going to be a less boring (rumors) summer than expected by some

 

[crashpc]

The new 24Mpx APS-C sensor in multi aspect ratio mode, to give good 18-20Mpx of resolution, some short, but sharp zoom lens, and we´re done for no big effort.

I also hope for M competition - more compact ILC with APS-C, using EF-M mount, and some new pancake lens...

 

[powershot2012]

What camera are you talking about????

The new 24Mpx APS-C sensor in multi aspect ratio mode, to give good 18-20Mpx of resolution, some short, but sharp zoom lens, and we´re done for no big effort.

I also hope for M competition - more compact ILC with APS-C, using EF-M mount, and some new pancake lens...

 

[Proscribo]

What camera are you talking about????

The new 24Mpx APS-C sensor in multi aspect ratio mode, to give good 18-20Mpx of resolution, some short, but sharp zoom lens, and we´re done for no big effort.

I also hope for M competition - more compact ILC with APS-C, using EF-M mount, and some new pancake lens...

Maybe he is referring to the probable G1x II successor, which already has a 1,5" sensor (I suppose a APS-C sensor in multiaspect-mode would be about equivalent in size.. probably).

 

[jwilbern]

I was about to buy the G7X as a long overdue replacement for my S90, but now I will have to wait and see how this rumor pans out :-\

 

[powershot2012]

Yeah but pocket size?

What camera are you talking about????

The new 24Mpx APS-C sensor in multi aspect ratio mode, to give good 18-20Mpx of resolution, some short, but sharp zoom lens, and we´re done for no big effort.

I also hope for M competition - more compact ILC with APS-C, using EF-M mount, and some new pancake lens...

Maybe he is referring to the probable G1x II successor, which already has a 1,5" sensor (I suppose a APS-C sensor in multiaspect-mode would be about equivalent in size.. probably).

 

[Hector1970]

If they had a 1" sensor , 24-105 equivalent zoom , electronic view finder like a fuji, in a size similar to the Sony RX100 IV I'd probably go for it.
But I don't think they will bring out any compact even close to being as good as the Sony RX100 IV.
1000 FPS capability, 4K video.
They know how to make something attractive even if the price is a bit shocking for a compact.
Canon have lost their Mojo when it comes to compacts. It looks as if they are just going through the motions and not seriously trying to develop anything substantial.
The money isn't in it for them. But that's only because they stopped trying and focussed on DSLRs.

 

[dcm]

G3X has arrived. Looks a lot like my M3 with a zoom permanently attached.

G3X page
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_g3_x

press release
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e02480f5e60a