Disillusionment

Disillusionment

Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera X (20.2 megapixels, 4.2x opt. Zoom, WiFi, NFC) (Electronics)

Customer Review

+ Fast
+ High flux "Tele"
+ Usable digital zoom
+ Valent housing with larger keys
+ Charger
+ Exposure Wheel

- Autofocus (in the dark, release priority, trigger)
- Ergonomics and menu weaknesses
- Battery Price
- Macro? (Probably better cash the automatic working)

In November a whim ..... acquired in M. Opposite my Sony RX 100 Mk. 1 (didnt fall protection and Dual Rec) tested. Images, in the dark, lit on the opposite wall of the room, only by the TV (! And without flash) were, thanks to larger telephoto maximum aperture, photographed with significantly lower ISO. Unfortunately, the image quality was not as significantly better. Nevertheless, so enough reserves should be present. On another occasion, the high-ISO noise reduction made at room lighting mottled blur in a rough burlap sack. Contrast edges to be expected around so needed here.
At about the same size, the Canon feels valent at, blessed with a thumb rest, larger keys and a Ausklappschalter for lightning. So I can set the flash mode and only flap him out if I want to really sparkle. The lens ring snaps, which I like less. The sockets are located very disturbing to hand loop eyelet as in the Sony. The off button is a bit too close to the sublime trigger! The respective unilateral and orderly Sony menu with its possibilities is agreeable to me than any scroll orgies, and you can get to the last point at which you left it or something changed. The handbook is a single pictogram table. Meaningful information can hardly gain from it. However, if you ever had a camera in his hand, should be able to adjust and operate all.
Nevertheless, I have now given me the Book of Kyra singer. This has confirmed my fears. The camera knows only release priority! What should I ask nicely with blurred pictures? Correct annoying was the most 2 times. On New Year's Eve (dark, rapidly changing light conditions, slight haze) 50% wastage. Stranger still, and the first time was striking here is that the autofocus operates when triggered again (is also in the book). With seemingly sharp live image that led to shutter lag and almost only blurred photos. Another time to scan a budding leaf, extra switches to the "macro". That is actually 5-50cm focusing range. Why are then in 8 of 10 cases, my shoes, in clearly> 1m, sharp and not nearly full format bud (in LiveView everything was still OK)? My respect for the fact that the sensors passed the bud at all. But "macro" appears functionless. Touch AF / might help -auslösen. But I do not use. Because of the uncertain attitude and vibration during Touchen, not to mention the power consumption. Is what clippers, with Panasonic father a child was always faster than the touch-trigger!
The battery power is in my eyes right. Each battery levels off after a few charges. After my turn-off settings in the beginning he shows pleasingly stable. The Canon is but "always with you" used with me even as, and in contrast to previous Panasonic TZ 3 of the battery is still "full" even after prolonged non-use. With predictable daily sessions it is only a second / third camera in addition to SLR's. Therefore a significantly expensive original second battery I can save (by now there are cheaper imitators, as I have elsewhere but a very bad experience with made). This perspective is in my case, the beautiful, missing at Sony, charging cradle. Given ubiquitous USB ports, the In-camera charging would better like me. The best would of course both!
The camera starts up quickly. In fact, she seems to speed trimmed (unfortunately by release priority).
The exposure seems to work best yet. However, I noticed at once that some images on the screen looked better / brighter than later on, and even backlit, PC monitor. Then have a slight positive correction made to the good resting exposure compensation dial and the display brightness down regulated. The latter seems to be unlikely to change, as another reviewer also noted, but outside in the sunshine, the effect is yet enlightening.
WIFI I once angetestet with the tablet app. Works, and remote control. The synchronization may be a little less complicated. NFC (I did not)?
The lower digital zoom up to 8x is very useful. The corresponding "Clear Image Zoom" the RX 100 Mk. 1 can keep contrast edges where they can expect around here only when sufficient.
The setting display OFF to further save power, I can not recommend. My wakeup ended in some involuntary shots, even with only pressing shutter button halfway.
Video in MP4 format only, not AVCHD. I personally really matter. But if the Blueray player can also edit only the latter (MP4 only stored and then ???)! So cut in the camera or on the PC. The sound is OK in silent environments. In the beginning, however, fall to breath sounds before the automatic it deducts effectively. So rather start a little earlier and cut away the start.

Conclusion: After initial enthusiasm, I am now on troubleshooting. The AF function is in need of improvement (via update?).

Update. May 2015.
As expected, the camera with the beautiful weather on the Assumption had little problems. Macros succeed the automatic (no extra settings) quite well. If the land-AF selects the partut flowers border or neighboring flowers, I go to the Program AE and there preset central AF / Spot!
Circling birds brings the digital zoom zoom a little, but they remain black silhouettes with a bright rim. Typical problem. Here just nothing beats a laaanges optical zoom.

New findings also to the party suitability. While Sony RX delivers 100 Mk.1 very warm, unfortunately often yellowish images, the Canon does not irritate even mixed light. The white balance was sitting always perfect.
An "artistic" photo candles but Moody hammer out and thus even managed on my wall the Sony. Sometimes a the Sony Pictures hew to a simple! The corresponding Canon shots, although I have yet 10x15 printed, but not even enter the album! The reason for this is likely the dynamic / variability of Sony be that in addition also knows HDR. The HDR function of Canon I try forget, in this case, only a more meaningful comparison would be complete. Can the Canon automatic not alone HDR?
The "Intelligent Auto" Sony may in any case also himself select the multiple shots of the scene programs. The Canon has (dark as in a Bärena ......) Although realistic, but it is hardly recognizable dark photographed a slate-roofed church tower at night. If one chooses to see something that scene program "Hand-held Twilight" is obtained by the then possible multiple shots brighter HDR-like color photos, which you look already on display, something is wrong. The monitor displays take place flowers and leaves only simple Farbklekse. Presumably, the Sony had fared better here. A nightly fire service tool shed she anyway once in beautiful rich colors and hammer out knackscharf! The picture looked like flashed, but it was not. If the subject is more hergemacht it would also landed on my wall! Nevertheless, I believe that with more light, the Canon is quite convincing. The formerly lighted steeple on rooftops, where the Blessed Panasonic TZ 3 failed mercilessly, she determined as ever photographed realistic. Extract something artistic it is apparently not own.

For shooting Dancing the delay is just fine. The automatically selected shutter speed can still see action. Say mostly sharp etc. with partially blurred arms , Only the high ISO prevented crispness. 's Always a trade-off! Crisp were flash pictures. But some do with the typical red eyes, Shadow or 'disturbed' mood (dance or stand?). Dance videos were fine.

So what are the new findings?
+ More accurate white balance
+ Realistic natural lighting
- No light picturesque wow factor

So thoroughly suitable for everyday use. However, if once the light mood prevail which would have inspired a painter, I would rather have this the Sony.

Unbeatable Rank: 5/5
January 31
Verk ***** high 10 Rank: 1/5
November 19
I love 190 Rank: 5/5
August 11
small 14 Rank: 2/5
April 18
Good modularity Rank: 5/5
February 7
ParaFit Rank: 5/5
July 19

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