Canon - PowerShot G7 X Mark III 20.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

I love this camera. It’s small and compact, very easy to use and produces high quality images. I find myself choosing this little guy over my canon 90D. You can even order a protective case on amazon for cheap as well as a screen protector. The screen also flips out so you could take a selfie with it and see what’s all going to be in the photo :)

This little camera has quickly become my go-to. It’s super easy to use, even if you’re just starting out, but still gives you the control you want once you get more comfortable. The photo quality honestly surprised me, sharp, vibrant, and great even in tricky lighting. I love how small it is too, I can take it anywhere without thinking twice. It just feels reliable, like it’s always ready when something worth capturing happens. Whether you’re learning or already experienced, it’s one of those cameras that just fits into your life and makes taking photos fun again.

I’ve owned this camera for 2 years, and it has been perfect for learning photography. I have traveled with this camera easily, and I've used it to take beautiful family holiday portraits! A few photos attached (unedited JPEGs) for reference.

Awesome optics. Great zoom. Autofocus works really well too. Videos look great. The camera was smaller than I expected, which is excellent. It fits easily in a bag or backpack...or discretely in your pocket for travel. The build quality is super solid, and the photos and videos look amazing compared to typical phone camera quality. If you can find it in stock, highly recommended.

Novice here, and I relied on fairly extensive research to the best of my layperson abilities. I had never heard of this camera before, but when some younger coworkers saw it pulled up on my computer while I was researching it, they practically lost their minds with excitement. My impression is that some of its popularity is TikTok hype, and you can probably find another excellent camera that does many of the same things for less—especially given the scarcity markup. Its actual MSRP is closer to $1,000. As a novice, I expected something closer to a straightforward point-and-shoot. It can certainly be used that way, but it also has quite a few settings, switches, and controls that require some actual photography knowledge to use well. That is on me, but it is worth knowing if you are buying it primarily for ease of use. It looks great, feels substantial, and clearly has a devoted following. Just do not assume its retro appearance means it is basically an instant camera. It is certainly no instant camera and influencers and clout chasers are overhyping it (I suspect). Regarding ease of use and research required to determine what's right for you - I have found that even decisions on right spare batteries to buy, e.g. trustworthy of aftermarket brands that are less, but markup/brand pricing for a $60 spare canon brand battery.....is a bottomless pit of decisions and info to suss out.