Along with the new EOS 80D, Canon also announced the PowerShot G7 X Mark II and PowerShot SX720 HS compact cameras.
The PowerShot G7 X Mark II serves as an upgrade to 2014’s original G7 X. The new model sticks with the same resolution at 20.1MP from a 1″ type sensor and a 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 equivalent lens, featuring image stabilization and a 9-blade iris. It gets a speed upgrade with the DIGIC 7 image processor (for faster startup and RAW shooting speed) and adds a grip for the right hand on the front of the camera body.
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Key Features
- 20.1MP 1″ CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC 7 Image Processor
- 4.2x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
- 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Tilting LCD Touchscreen
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
- Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
- Expanded ISO 25600, Up to 8 fps Shooting
- Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
- Manual Control Ring
- Time Lapse Movie Mode
The PowerShot G7 X Mark II retails for $699 and should arrive in May 2016. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The PowerShot SX720 HS features a smaller form-factor sensor with a 1/2.3″ 20.3MP CMOS sensor. It uses Canon’s DIGIC 6 processor and features a 40x optical zoom lens with a 24-960mm equivalent zoom. It also has a nice grip bump for the right hand to grasp the camera.
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Key Features
- 20.3MP 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC 6 Image Processor
- 40x Zoom Lens, 24-960mm (35mm Equiv.)
- 3.0″ 922k-Dot LCD Monitor
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
- Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
- Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
- ISO 3200, Up to 5.9 fps Shooting
- Zoom Framing Assist
- Story Highlights and Creative Shot Mode
The PowerShot SX720 HS retails for $379 and will be available in March 2016. You can pre-order it here at B&H Photo.
