Canon G7X Mark II Vlogger Review | Pros, Cons, Is it worth it? 

⭐2019 UPDATE: The much awaited MARK 3 has been released!! I have mine on pre-order and will DEFINITELY be reviewing it right here. It will be sent to me in August! Subscribe to know when that comes out and more! ⭐

UPDATE: Two years later - I still love this camera. Unfortunately, my original G7xii fell apart, I ended up losing BOTH the little screws so the screen was very floppy, and after about 18months of HEAVY use, the camera got quite slow. BUT. I would purchase it AGAIN in a heartbeat. The price - size - quality - can not be beat to this day. AND I hear rumours about the Mark III coming out next year???

"I kinda went Casey Neistat on this motherfucker" Haha great video! Im getting a G7x for my birthday can't wait to do daily vlogs!

One of the best reviews on this camera ive seen love all the different clips of videos to showcase how it performs in sop many different settings definitely sold me on it tired of carrying around the big DSLR all the time so wanted something smaller but without giving up all the quality

This review was super helpful. I'm getting ready to start vlogging and your review is the best one I've seen. Thank you!!

thanykou for the review..i love the way you demonstrate,your english is very clear and i can really understand all about..i am planning to buy this camera ...

Thanks for the review! hope you're still keeping at it! As i look into getting a camera for the first time thanks so much!

Great review, Michaela, keep it up!

Thank you for the review! I just got this as an early birthday present to myself!

Young lady! You just sold me the G7X. Awesome video. Love the review. Love your energy!

This was SO helpful! Thanks so much for the real world use details! 👍👍

Loved the review 👏🏾

Hello, I hope you or someone could help me. I have the same camera. Every time I film something, my videos have a wear sound (crack crack) is the sound of the lens continue focusing, and I don't now what to do. I can hear my voice but also de lens and it's annoying. I watch the video but I´m not sure if your camera do the same. I want to use it for vlogging and I don't want to use an external mic. Do you know what I have to do to remove that sound?? Or using final cut pro or iMovie. I hope some one can help. Thank you

Great review! I just subbed you. This information was helpful. I've recently started thinking about starting my own vlogging channel. From what I've seen and heard so far, the mark 1 or 2 is the camera to get if you are a first time vlogger

can you share what settings you had it on for the talking portion of this video? It's so clear and the white balance looks great! do you turn on a skin filter of any kind? The skin looks so smooth and flawless

Been debating on getting it or not, so thanks for clearing the air for me!

Three and a half years later, and this review is still so helpful! I'm gonna link it on my pro/con video. Thanks!

Super helpful video! Just started vlogging and purchased this camera. Thanks!

Hey Michaela just watched this video, im picking my mark 2 tomorow and just wondered what settings are you recording at while sat talking? it looks super smooth compared to alot of g7x clips ive seen? nice video 👍

uuuuu reeeee brilliiaaannttttttttt awesome review sweet michealla

Great review! I ordered this camera over the weekend and am eagerly awaiting its arrival, so have been going through and watching some YT reviews because I was afraid I had made a big mistake in choosing this camera even though there's a huge hype. I'm glad I found your channel and watched your review - it was honest but didn't totally trash the product, so thanks!

Love your review ! Thank you so much

What do you think of the skin smoothing feature? That’s what is tempting me

This is one of the best reviews I've seen on this camera- THANK YOU. Your examples and shots to demonstrate your reasonings helped me make a decision of to buy or not. Thank youuuuuu!

I got this camera a few days back to make vlogs for this channel and I’m loving it!♥️

Starting to vlog this spring and this video was extremely helpful

Great review! It looks like you have put this camera to the test. If I put a screen protector on the screen and a small "dead cat" on the mic I feel I can fix the issues you mention. My question is: If this camera is in my pocket will the lens be protected well enough? I can be rough on things. Thanks for the great video.

I'm really thinking about this camera. The quality in this video is so good. Is that really the gx7 Mk 2? You said you'd videod on it. But your cud is so clear? Do you recommend it?

This was super helpful!! Thanks!

The 60FPS looks good. I agree that the audio is the major problem with this camera.

i can get it in dubai for almost 500 dollars , is it worth buying in 2018 ?

Thanks for making this video. Wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money to get one, but I did. So much better than an iPhone.

Dope ass Review!! I love all the points you made.. I was expecting the draw backs you mentioned except that loose Loose screw part!! WTF I wasn't expecting you to say that.. I'm still gonna buy that shit tho, thanks for this video!! -James

Thank you for your review, very informative

Thank you. I have a Canon 70d and I bought the gorillapod to do the outdoor vlogging thing but it's way too big. Also, it's really obvious you're recording a video which isn't always good. I think this will be a great companion for a proper DSLR.

Thank you for this review!! Can't wait to get it!!

I have wanted to buy this camera for so long and this video really helped me! Thanks! x

Hi Michaela, can I check if it is possible to set the G7X Mark II such that the manual focus settings are controlled by the zoom ring? Meaning if I turn the zoom ring clockwise/anti-clockwise, then the depth of field changes accordingly. At the moment, it seems that I can only change the manual focus by pressing the up or down button.

Great video some advise re the audio mic issue put some fluffy fabric over the mics ( casey neistet and roman atwood do it with theirs ) and it helps with the wind noise and background noise a lot. Give it a go it works a treat

What settings do you film with? My brother and I just got this camera and our autofocus was all over the place, even when we tapped the screen it wouldn't focus on certain things. We usually film food so we need to be able to quickly change the focus. Thank you in advance!

Great Review Michaela!

In terms of audio quality and vlogging outdoors, which is better, the G7X or G7X Mark II?

Good review Michaela, I am looking into getting one as well. Ps very cool dragon jacket :-)

It could be great if only it had an input for an external mic. The sound is as important as the image or even more. Get the canon 200D/ Sl2.

michaela, your beautiful vlog and shots inspired me to buy also the canon g7x mark II... may I ask which picture style you prefer? Or do you create your own one?

Thanks for sharing these valuable reviews. I intend to purchase Canon G7X Mark II in the near future. However, several you-tubers have mentioned that tiny dirt may get into the interior part of the lens and they cannot be removed. Have you found or known this problem yet? They indicated that using a so called ‘mag-filter CPL protective lens’ may solve the problem. Would it be a possible and effective solution? Would you mind suggesting other simpler and cheaper methods to fix the problem? Thank you for your attention.

I'm stuck with the g7x mark ll or rebel t6i I mostly do sitting down videos but I want take videos if I travel and I want a filp screen which one should I get?

Thanks for your updated review on this particular item, my husband just bought it tonight and I cant wait to get it. I will share mine soon when I can test the camera.

hey how did you get your videos to automatically play in 1080 ???

If you hear a lot of wind noise you can use a micro muff or maybe you can find some mic with a android plug

THANKYOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO :)

Hey there. Big fan. Ur review do actually help me get a better grip on this camera. Cheers

"I kind of went Casey Niestat on this mother fucker." I love it! That says a lot about the durability of this camera! And, yes, I too have heard about the autofocus being kind of slow and sometimes unreliable.

Great review, thank you. Is there a camera similar to G7X but capable of attaching an external mic?

This is a good review. I'm actually looking to get the Canon S120. I had the G7X Mark I and I didn't like myself looking at the view finder.

Absolutely cracking up “omg wtfs going on” 😂😂😂amazing review though, I’m interesting in getting this camera so this is definitely a helpful review 😋

I haven’t got any camera right now. I have the funds and I like the form factor. Do you think there is anything better in 2018?

hi micaela, i like the way you review and spill the pros and cons of this cam ,im planning to have one to have footage like yours, im new in vlogging and has one vlog at the moment and im just using my iphone7+ to film it. on a technical part in the editing portion, what type of codec are you using upon publishing your videos, i find it different from my origini footage once it reaches youtube, my currernt setting is Apple Pro Res 422 (1920x1080) 60 fps, I would like to know whats yours. Thanks.

New sub. Liked your review. I agree with you on the audio. I'm going to try to figure out ways of editing because I do love this cam. Lol

great review thank you so much! sucks about the mic. as i plan on vlogging my adventures driving semi and travelling the US a good mic is an absolute must for me seeing as it has to be able to drown out the road noise and noise of my truck engine and pick me up/

I have basic knowledge on cameras and I'm thinking of getting one to start with my vlogging. Thanks so much for this review! What do you use to edit your videos by the way?

Is a quite a good camera for bloggers...if the audio is not that important to u. its rumoured that the Mark III is out in September 2019. now ....shall I wait for the new Mark III ?

The quality is amazing, damn. Nice review.

love your enthusiasm!

This was super useful. I only just started on RU-vid and I'm looking for a good camera to take traveling with me. After watching this I think I'm gonna go with the Mark II but get the wind muffs etc with it :)

What's the settings you have for the video and picture taking?

lol the "singing happy birthday" and then find out that you covered the mic really made me laugh

Hello. I got my G7x mark ii and have some problems with the focus too. Every time I took a selfie with a couple of friends and I was the one who carried the cam, It only clearly focused my face and seemed to be a little bit blurred of the rest. I don't know if that happens only to me or everybody else. I tried to search in the setting for this problem but nothing helped.

Expected it to look clearer. Will be alternating between this and my DSLR.

Any suggestions on whether or not this would be worth getting over a Galaxy s8? I do mostly shoe review videos and i like the idea of quick autofocusing, but i just wonder if it'll a significant difference in quality. plus a phone does more than just photos. just want opinions, Thanks!

Love this particular review. And should be more footage of the dog in future videos..

great review. like how she forces on what matters about the camera

is there any Cinematic mode available in this camere.?..pls reply

you can put like a hairy thing in the cam and it makes.the audio great so it wont pick up wind noise

Did you film this video on the camera!? What setting did you use? just auto? New subbie

This is the best g7x mark II review i've seen!! Great vid!!! I subbed you!! :)

I want this camera. Is a good idea in 2021-2022? Your opinion, please. Thanks.

Great video!!! :) Is this camera good for taking high quality pictures for Instagram? I have a DSLR and it's just too heavy to bring with me all the time... I was wondering if this one would do the job! :) Thank you so much!!

Hi Michaela, Thanks a lot for your review. I was wondering why didn't talk about the noise of autofocusing. It's noticeable and sometime pretty irritated right? Or you haven't got that problem at all?

How about the microphone that you used in this video?

Beautiful job You are looks like Filipino 😊 Much love for your great vlog💙✌

I just got the G7X because, like you, I don't always want to run around with a huge DSLR with a mic and all that. But it is a GREAT little camera and I love that it's awesome in low-light situations. Also: It's finally nice to see another vlogger who's not afraid to curse in their videos! 🤣🤣

Hi, thank you for your review! What accessories do you use with this camera? Bag? Tripod? Thanks!

“Omg wtf is going on” lolllll great review

I know you probably won't see this comment, but I DESPERATELY need your help! 😭 I recently got this camera and I love it to bits, the ONLY problem I'm facing right now is exporting. For whatever reason I can't fathom, every time I export a video recorded on this camera, it always comes out somewhat pixelated than what the video actually looks like. Can you please tell me what export settings you use, if you use Premiere Pro or Davinci Resolve? The footage recorded was at 1920x1080 59.94fps, and I think I've tried every export imaginable with no luck. And when I DO get it to look great without the pixels, RU-vid makes it look WAY worse!! Thank you in advance. 😭

I'm still having problem with my vlog setting. What would you reccomend?? What vlog setting do you use??

Is there a camera that is comparable to this Canon without the microphone issues?

Thank you for this review, what size memory card do you have and how many minutes of videoing can you do?

Here in 2019! I want this camera so badly for my channel but there's rumours of a mk 3 coming this year so I'm forcing myself to hold out...

why don't you glue a fuzzy over the mic to stop the wind noise?

I am trying to find a good travel vlogging camera. Went to Paris a month ago and lugged around a Canon T6i (that hurt my back even in a backpack with nothing else in it!). Tried a GoPro, but the battery life is short and I am always unsure of what I have captured until well after the day is over. I like your suggestion of getting the Mark I, but they are in really short supply. I may try eBay. Thanks for sharing your camera wisdom! :)

what is your first camera in blogging?

i got mine few days ago and im still playing with it, ur right about the mic, and im planning to stick a teddy bear ear around the mic to lessen the air sounds.

Woow this is really helpful for new vloggers. I'm thinking of vlogging more, but idk

Super helpful review! I mostly shoot editorial style indoors but with 2 kids I don't have time to sync audio and picture in post so I don't think it's the camera for me 😕

If i am vlogging all day how many batteries do i need? How is the battery life

So your just using the mic from the mark ii? Because u can’t connect an external microphone? Right?

Thanks for the video I will buy it

How is the quality when you record screens? I wanted to get a camera so I can record my nintendo 3ds gameplays with a decent quality.

i have the g7x mark ii, and i've had it for about a month now, and only once did i record something, and it wasn't in focus because i didn't wait long enough, but i haven't really used it too extensively, so maybe in the future it will do that to me, but so far, it seems to not really do that.