A New "G" Series PowerShot is Coming

[Canon Rumors]

With the PowerShot V1, Canon re-entered the compact camera market with somewhat of a bang. The camera has been well received by creators and some photographers, while other photographers weren't into the camera being video focused and missing features such as a flash, EVF and size.

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[Exploreshootshare]

This camera might be of great interest to me. Hope Canon gets it right

 

[Loswr]

I like the V1 a lot. I bought it for both photo and video use, and it does both well. I wouldn’t be opposed to more range on the long end, but for me having the V1 start at 16mm (FF FoV) is much better than the 24mm wide end of the G-series cameras. I’d pick 16-50 over 24-xxx every time.

 

[John Wilde]

From a product differentiation standpoint, putting an EVF in the next PowerShot would be a good idea. They could also go with a long, but not super, zoom.

 

[acpoynts1]

Well fingers crossed its an updated to the G1X mark iii.

Which i still love using.

However, improvements to the sensor and much better quality lens with a wider aperture throughout the zoom. Would be very much welcome.

Plus some welcome changes to the menu and functionality.

 

[josephandrews222]

My own wish list here is for a camera the size of Canon's S-series of compact cameras...with as much technology that will fit inside.

I would pay a premium for such a camera, which, by definition, will NOT include an EVF.

 

[sanj]

This is good news for me. The V does not tick two essential things for me: a lack of flash and a lack of a wide aperture.

 

[sanj]

This camera might be of great interest to me. Hope Canon gets it right

Right or wrong is unclear comment. I know that it will be better than previous model. That is good enough for me!

 

[yeahright]

My wishlist:
* wide aperture
* large zoom range e.g. 16-105 mm
* small form factor
* built-in flash
Essentially a G7X mark IV with a better lens, i.e. either larger zoom range or wider aperture or ideally both, and some sensor and large autofocus improvements. Don't care about EVF, only makes it larger.

 

[Dragon]

It will be interesting to see what choices Canon makes. If they use the V1 sensor and keep the camera pocketable, the reach of the lens will be limited. If they go for a smaller sensor (the question being how small can DPAF pixels be made.?), then the lens could be longer and faster, but with a hit in IQ. No free lunch here. Personally, I would like to see a G5x II with a DPAF sensor. I wouldn't be offended by 16 or 18 MP. The under $1000 goal may be optimistic. You get to pick two of the three- small, good, cheap.

 

[josephandrews222]

I suppose that what I am interested in most...in this category...is something between the G9X and the S120 (or maybe both?!).

In the old days, Canon might have made both.

Canon G9X Announced - Features 1 inch Sensor and Ultra Compact Body « NEW CAMERA

Canon the G9X is a true successor of Canon S120 camera. The Canon features ultra compact body with 1" sensor, it's a big upgrade over Canon S120 1.7" sensor.

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https://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/compacts/canon_s120/specifications

My bias: Fifteen years ago, a week in Europe for this American and his family of four was documented quite well with nothing but an S95. And tiny cameras are oh-so-useful in so many ways...including places that don't normally allow 'real' cameras.

Like millions of others, though, to be fair modern phone cameras do much of what my S95 still does.

All of which is why Canon needs to up their game and build the very best truly compact camera that they can--all the technological bells and whistles.

I would pay a premium for such a device.

 

[t.linn]

I’d pay $2000 for a compact all-in-one with great IQ, Canon’s best AF, and a 28-200 zoom range. I don’t expect it to compete with an R5 and primes but I’d like to see Canon throw everything they have at it w/o cutting corners to keep the price down.

 

[sanj]

I’d pay $2000 for a compact all-in-one with great IQ, Canon’s best AF, and a 28-200 zoom range. I don’t expect it to compete with an R5 and primes but I’d like to see Canon throw everything they have at it w/o cutting corners to keep the price down.

You ask for too much, sir. Compact. Great IQ, BEST autofocus. 28-500mm. Won't happen...

 

[drmikeinpdx]

I enjoyed owning two different S-series cameras for motorcycle trips and walking around. But after a few years I realized I could take equally good pix with a phone and not have to carry an extra device around. Both the S90 and S100 went to Goodwill, as the used value was so low.

For the last 5+ years I've used a Rebel-class body as my travel camera. I even have a pancake lens for my R10 now so it kinda fits in a coat pocket, but mostly I use the little kit lens and it works pretty well.

 

[domo_p1000]

My G3X is almost worn out through overuse. I would dearly love to see a replacement with a 24mm-480mm equiv., DIGIC X and 32MP sensor based on the R7.

 

[Skux]

I don't need much, just a G7X III with the latest AF & tracking tech, and longer 4k recording limits.

Or, if it was going to use the V1 sensor and be slightly larger, they could do something like the Panasonic LX100 and give it a nice fast zoom lens.

A built in-flash is an absolute must of course.

 

[Walrus]

I don't need much, just a G7X III with the latest AF & tracking tech, and longer 4k recording limits.

Or, if it was going to use the V1 sensor and be slightly larger, they could do something like the Panasonic LX100 and give it a nice fast zoom lens.

A built in-flash is an absolute must of course.

I have a LX100 and I would gladly see some alternatives on the market (relatively small, fixed zoom with bright aperture up to tele setting, sensor bigger then 1") today the only one being the mark II which is not so much better to justify the price increase.

My LX100 costed 250€ while the cheapest used LX100II around goes for 650/700€, which is a price point where I can buy a 6D and EF 24-70 2.8 L or Tamron 24-70 2.8 VC G1 for the same money (or a RP and adapter for 150/200€ more); that's not pocketable of course, but still, paying more then 500€ for a compact is out of question when you can buy a FF DSLR or even a basic ML like the RP and a f2.8 std zoom for the very same money.

 

[Sporgon]

but still, paying more then 500€ for a compact is out of question when you can buy a FF DSLR or even a basic ML like the RP and a f2.8 std zoom for the very same money.

They are substantially larger than a compact such as the G1Xiii, a camera that is quite liberating when it comes to size and weight. Couple this with a small, carbon tripod and you have an ultra lightweight package that’s not a mile away from what’s achieved with much heavier FF gear.

 

[Franklyok]

I thought the segment is death because of smart phones.

No “V” designation?

Sensor and lens not on the top of gimbal, “Powershot G pocket” would have been great. I have Dji pocket 2, and focus haunting and breathing is an issue there. And I am not going buy another DJI pocket, they can focus haunt traditionally all they want. That is why I am waiting for canon DP AF to bring it up.

This G series is not for me. I wish them good luck. 1” sensor is great sweetspot.

 

[Loswr]

A built in-flash is an absolute must of course.

I can easily forego a built-in flash on any camera. Having said that, I don’t get why Canon hasn’t come out with a small, multifunction shoe flash. The EL-10 is still oversized on it, though not quite as bad as the EL-5:


Personally, I prefer the form factor of the 270 series. It would work with the AD-E1 but I’d prefer direct mounting.