History of Canon PowerShot

The inaugural Canon PowerShot was launched in July 1996, the PowerShot 600. Since the launch in 1996, the PowerShot lineup has expanded to cater to diverse user needs. The PowerShot series is developed for users to enjoy capturing high-quality photos and videos with greater ease. They are embraced by users of all levels from beginners to advanced enthusiasts. Overall production volume of compact digital cameras including the IXUS series exceeded 200 million units in December 2025 worldwide.

Current PowerShot lineup

The current PowerShot lineup consists of three series that are tailored to suit different lifestyle needs.

• G Series: The G series packs exceptional image quality and rich features into compact and lightweight bodies
• V Series: The V series enables effortless advanced video editing 
• SX Series: The SX series offers powerful zoom capabilities 

Canon will continue to address users evolving needs through the PowerShot series, pursuing advanced technologies and expressive capabilities to contribute to the continued growth of photography and videography culture. 

Inaugural models of Canon PowerShot Series

PowerShot 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III was first launched in August 2019, delivering rich imaging capabilities with 1.0-inch stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 effective megapixels (1), optics with a large and bright maximum aperture, and a 4.2x zoom lens.

In addition to still shooting, it’s also equipped with convenient video features such as vlogging-centric Video Blog recording mode,

Celebrating thirty years of iconic legacy, captured inside this extraordinary collector’s piece, this limited quantity commemorative edition comes with an exclusive graphite finish, a knurled control ring, and a distinguished 30th anniversary logo. Complete with a special commemorative packaging and a collector’s edition wrist strap (2), both of which comes with the 30th anniversary logo.

This is more than just a camera, this is history in your hands.

Pricing and Availability 

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III (30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) will be available at a recommended retail price of $1,299 at Canon authorised dealers. Availability will be advised at a later date.

Notes:

1. Total megapixels: Approx 20.9 MP
2. Special packaging with limited quantity special edition wrist strap available only in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Mongolia and India.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Brave Communications * 

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Canon EOS M50 Mark II 

The Canon EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless camera is designed to help you create captivating photos and videos with ease, whether you are a parent looking to capture priceless and fleeting moments of your child’s milestone or you are planning to start your own family YouTube channel.

The mirrorless camera features an enhanced Eye Detection Auto Focus (AF) which can detect and focus on a subject’s eye even when the person is far away. This lets you capture sharp images of your active toddler who is constantly on the move or children just running around the soccer field.

Video enthusiasts can use the camera to record videos in 4K resolution. You can also live-stream directly to YouTube from the EOS M50 Mark II by connecting to the Wi-Fi without using a streaming unit.

Other key features:

• In-camera YouTube live streaming for real-time video engagement
• Film vertical videos in 4K for social media
• Wireless connectivity with smartphone and cloud storage

Pricing & Availability:

S$939 (Body only), S$1,099 (Body with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens), Available from Canon eShop

PowerShot G7 X Mark III

If your father is planning to get into photography and he prefers a compact digital camera, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III   is a good recommendation for him! With an ISO range that goes up to an equivalent ISO 25,600, this camera comes in handy at any given moment – from cloudy overcast days to high contrast scenarios.

Another great feature found on the camera is the pre-shoot setting, which starts capturing 0.5 seconds before the shutter button is pressed, allowing you to get your golden shot even if you press the shutter button a little too slow.

Other key features:

• DIGIC 8 Image Processor & 1.0 inch Stacked CMOS Sensor
• 4.2x optical zoom (24mm – 100mm)
• 4K Video Recording (without crop)
• Live YouTube streaming support built-in

Pricing & Availability: S$999, Available from Canon eShop

Colours: Black, Silver

PIXMA G3060

Your father probably has a lot of photographs taken in their cameras and smartphones, it’s now time for them to proudly showcase its photography works by printing them out. Gift the PIXMA G3060 to let them unleash and share their treasure trove of photographs!

From family selfies to previous holiday photos, this home printer is great for printing out  these memories in beautiful borderless glossy photos, through dedicated use of dye-ink colour channels.

This home use printer is also great for document printing, with crisp and sharp text through dedicated use of pigment black ink, making it a great home office addition. The printer also includes a drip-free, hands-free ink refilling mechanism, allowing for minimum downtime and maximum productivity.

Other key features:

• Print, Scan and Copy up to 7,600/7,700 pages (B&W/Colour)
• Supports both wireless and mobile printing
• 2-Line LCD DIsplay

Pricing & Availability: S$299, Available from Canon eShop

Colours: Navy

Canon Selphy Square QX10

For fathers who like to have a small and portable printer while on the move, allowing them to turn memories into high-quality physical prints. It’s as small as a postcard and equipped with a built-in battery, the Selphy Square QX10 promises high-quality prints of photos anytime, anywhere, regardless of whether they were shot on a smartphone or dedicated camera.

The Selphy Square QX10 uses a dye-subliminal thermal transfer technology which ensures clear, beautiful skin tones in portraits and also faithful depictions of tones and gradations in the sky, clouds and natural landscapes.

While most photo prints eventually start to fade due to a combination of exposure to heat, air and humidity, photos printed on the QX10 can stay beautiful for up to 100 years when stored in an album.

Pricing & Availability: S$219 (Selphy Square QX10 only), S$255 (Selphy Square QX10 with 5 sets of ink and photo paper)

Colours: White, Pink, Black

Wishing all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day 2021! Happy taking photographs and videos with your Canon cameras and photography accessories!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and GLOO PR *

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Personally, I would love to have the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera as a Christmas gift, any kind hearted person would like to be my Santa Claus for this Christmas 2019? I have been a good  *adult* kid! If you are keen to get the Canon EOS RP, check out my review article!

There is something for everybody this Christmas 2019! Let me share with you!

For the aspiring photographer brother!

Canon EOS RP 

Weighing only 485g, the EOS RP is Canon’s smallest and lightest EOS full frame camera to date. It features the latest Canon proprietary technology that delivers unparalleled optical excellence in a well-refined body. For the aspiring photographer brother in the family, this makes a perfect gift!

The Dual Sensing IS of the EOS RP detects camera shake and provides image stabilization that allows users to capture quality images, especially in low-light settings. Your photographer brother can capture fleeting moments with its smooth and lightning-fast autofocus speed of up to 0.05 seconds. Boasting of video shooting at 4k resolution at 24p/25p, your brother can take also his photography and videography to new levels.

Also equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, transferring images to smart devices or computers are made effortless. Share the joy of quality family portraits and capture the season of giving!

For the vlogger Dads out there

Canon EOS M6 Mark II (available in silver)

EOS M6 Mark II (Body)	S$1,249
EOS M6 Mark II + EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM EOS M6 Mark II + EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM	$1,409 $1,849

Have a dad who can’t stop videoing every single moment for keepsakes and memories? Let your dad capture every family moment he loves with the EOS M6 Mark II. The camera is the latest addition to the EOS M series of mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera and is especially appealing with the option to shoot 4K movies without crop.

Be it at a Christmas party or dinner, your dad can capture the full excitement of the festive season confidently with the new movie digital image Stabilization which reduces camera shake. The EOS M6 Mark II also has a 3.0 inch tilting LCD (tilts 45 degrees downwards and 180 degrees upwards) that allows for unique and creative angles. This feature also enables you and your squad to take cute selfies to remember.

The camera also delivers top notch DSLR performance along with its improved high-resolution 32.5 megapixel CMOS sensor, giving your dad the creative freedom he needs – from shooting messy family dinner scenes at Christmas to peaceful moments of calm after the festivities. For that vlogger dad of yours, the EOS M6 Mark II is sure to delight him this festive season!

For the wanderlust cousin 

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III

There’s always that cousin in the family who’s dreaming of the next vacation and loves snapping away at picturesque landscapes and aesthetic cafes. For this wanderlust cousin, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a perfect travel companion with its compact body and top-notch features.

The latest PowerShot G7 X Mark III features a stellar combination of DSLR speed, quality and lightweight handling. Boasting a 20.1MP, 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor, a wide aperture of f/1.8- f/2.8 with a good optical zoom of 4.2x and Canon’s pioneering DIGIC 8 processor in a compact body, the G7 X Mark III offers DSLR-like creative expression in both stills and uncropped 4K videos. Its pre-shoot setting means your cousin doesn’t have to worry missing out on any unexpected moment as shots are captured 0.5 seconds before they even press the shutter.

Your travelling cousin can also look forward to creating movies in stunning definition and views as the camera not only lets users capture 4K movies without crop, but also has a tilting LCD for various unique angles. Surprise your wanderlust cousin this Christmas!

For the fun-loving sister who values memories

iNSPiC [S] and [C]

The perfect gift for any sibling, the iNSPiC [S] and [C] offers instant gratification with photo-taking and printing, making those memories more permanent for your lovable sister.

Joining the party with a built-in LED ring light that circles the camera lens and activate a powerful fill light for beautiful portrait shots, the iNSPiC [S] lets you capture those Insta-worthy moments at any time of the day with your siblings.

The iNSPiC [S] also comes with a Micro SD slot that supports card capabilities of 256GB so you can save your photos onto a laptop at home. The iNSPiC [C] comes in pops of fun colours with a built-in 5-megapixel camera and a selfie mirror to ease selfie shots in group settings, making those sibling wefies with the sister more fun to take. What’s more, turn your photo printouts into stickers with the iNSPiC [C]’s peel-and-stick reverse side, allowing you to paste these memories wherever you want.

This festive season, whether having a sumptuous dinner or unboxing presents, let your sister keep those memories close by simply snapping and printing with the iNSPiC!

For the artistic mums out there

Canon PIXMA TS5370 and TS8370

For those of you looking for a gift to satisfy the artistic needs of your mother looking to deck the halls this Christmas, look no further than the PIXMA TS5370 and TS8370 where creative printing comes in a form of a compact and sleek body!

From printing scrapbooking kits to Christmas greeting cards, and even fabric printing on T-shirts, tote bags, wallets and wristlets, the TS5370 and TS8370 is sure to satisfy Mum and all her imaginative house decorations! Your mum can even print out her own unique festive nail sticker design after decorating the house down.

Both printers are also equipped with wireless connectivity to allow users to print from mobile devices without a wireless router, and its wireless connect button makes it convenient for simple and reliable home printing. This Christmas, gift your mum this sleek and stylish printer that is set to be her companion for any decorative event.

For the auntie who loves watching movies and TV

Canon RAYO S1

Don’t underestimate its tiny size as the RAYO S1 packs a punch with its ability to deliver superior projection imaging quality. Weighing only 240g, the RAYO S1 mini projector allows you to take your movies anywhere!

For the aunty who is obsessed with her K Drama or soap operas, she can enjoy some Christmas movies with a cup of hot chocolate in the comfort of their own home, or even take it out for a movie under the stars. What’s more, media stored on smart devices can also be streamed directly via either Wired or Wireless networks, allowing that adventurous movie marathoner to explore various possibilities of movie screening.

Your aunty can also add to the festive mood by playing some jazzy Christmas songs on the Rayo S1 as it also alternates as a Bluetooth speaker! Other enhanced features that the Rayo S1 works as includes a portable power bank and an external hard drive for data storage. Be it at a Christmas gathering or even outdoors, this is the ultimate gadget for your auntie who can’t tear her eyes away from the screen.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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The Canon PowerShot G series family compact cameras are suitable for those who wish to have more functions and capabilities from their compact digital cameras as compared to their smartphones yet they don’t wish to go into mirrorless or DSLRs.

Let me share more information and details on the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Canon today introduced two new additions to its G series family – the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III, successors to the G5 X and G7 X Mark II respectively. The latest in Canon’s flagship compact models continue with the series’ heritage, featuring a stellar combination of DSLR speed, quality and lightweight handling. The PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III boast a 20.1MP, 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor, a wide aperture of f/1.8- f/2.8 with a good optical zoom of 5x (PowerShot G5 X Mark II) and 4.2x (PowerShot G7 X Mark III) and Canon’s pioneering DIGIC 8 processor in their compact bodies to offer DSLR-like creative expression in both stills and un-cropped 4K videos.

“Canon’s G series has been a legendary mainstay of our premium point-and-shoot cameras. The latest models take the G series into a new era while carrying on the rich tradition,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore. “The PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III incorporate a blend of innovations from the 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor, to high functionality and quality into compact bodies for greater ease of use and enjoyment. They are delightful companions engineered to help you capture memories on all occasions, big or small.”

Fast, Confident Shooting

One major challenge of shooting fast-moving subjects is capturing that one perfect frame when the subject is in focus and in the desired position. Now, you can shoot boldly with the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III. Its pre-shoot setting will start shooting at 0.5 seconds before you even press the shutter release button. Hence, the moment will still be captured even if you press the shutter button a split second later. Photographs can be taken at a high speed of 30 shots per second in RAW burst mode (and 20fps in jpeg), making sure you miss nothing, especially if you are capturing jump shots or your child blowing out candles on a birthday cake.

Beyond that, by enabling the enhanced focus bracketing on both cameras, you can take images with focus precision. This feature is especially useful when you need to take macro shots as the depth of field is usually very shallow at very close focus distances. Focus bracketing helps to keep foreground subject in focus for landscape shots.

Both cameras include a panoramic mode, activated by a simple push of a button. With horizontal or vertical panning, you can easily capture panoramic shots with amazing details in high quality.

Create Movies in Stunning Definition

Both PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III lets users capture 4K movies without crop, allowing you to take full advantage of your lenses to shoot landscape videos.

With 4K movies recorded in motion JPEG, frame grabs are possible, allowing users to review footage and at any given point, extract a moment from the video and save it as a high-quality 8MP JPEG on the camera.

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III will be equipped with a live streaming function, which supports video streaming from the camera to YouTube. An especially useful feature for vloggers, as long as you are connected to Wi-Fi, you can use your camera just like your smartphone to livestream events. With a tilting LCD on both cameras, you can shoot from different angles, from the ground up, or from high angles to create videos with a unique point of view.

Pair either one with Canon’s Tripod Grip HG-100TBR, a video grip that provides a sturdy and comfortable hold of the camera for more creative video recording possibilities while even supporting vertical shooting. The HG-100TBR comes with a bluetooth wireless remote controller (BR-E1) that not only serves as a shutter release but supports zoom operations as well. Transform the HG-100TBR into a table-top tripod when you need hands-free self-recording.

Intuitive Features and Ergonomic Handling

With their highly pocket-friendly dimensions and ergonomic design, both the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III can easily fit into a slip-pocket in your bag, which makes them ideal choice for lifestyle users looking for an all-in-one camera for everyday use.

At 304 grams, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 36 grams lighter than the PowerShot G5 X Mark II, making it a compact powerhouse. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III comes in two colours- black and silver. Users familiar with Canon’s EOS cameras would appreciate both cameras’ operation and intuitive control features, which has been upgraded from the existing compact digital camera’s user interface.

The PowerShot G5 X Mark II, like its predecessor, features a 2.36 million-dot electronic viewfinder that offers high resolution. It is a pop-up EVF that could be stowed away to avoid adding bulk to its form, a first in the G series. Users can customise the display format of the EVF on both cameras to their shooting preference.

Versatile Charging and Advanced Connectivity

Both the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III are capable of USB charging which makes it more convenient for users on the go.

The PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III are packed with connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), to effortlessly connect with compatible smart devices with one single tap and switch seamlessly between Wi-Fi and BLE. Users can use the Canon Camera Connect app to perform network-related features. When paired, you can have the option of sending images from the camera to your smartphone while simultaneously shooting. This makes photo management easy, so users can skip the manual transfer of images after shooting.

When connected, users can also do Remote Live View Shooting, which means you can use your smartphone to control the camera to shoot, avoiding camera shakes

Availability & Pricing

Availability and pricing of the new models (Updated 19th July 2019)

A pre-order promotion is now available for the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III from 19 July to 30 July 2019. Details of this promotion are available in the table below.

*Terms and Conditions:

1) Promotion is valid for pre-orders made from 19 – 30 July 2019.              

2) Applicable to purchases made with Canon Singapore Authorised Dealers only.  Not valid with any other promotions.                                                                

3) Promotional free gifts redeemable at Canon Customer Care Centre starting 2 Aug 2019. Last Redemption date: 17 Aug 2019.                            

4) After registration of online warranty, customers may redeem Online Warranty Promotional Gifts at Canon Customer Care Centre with the following documents:

• Proof of Purchase
• Original Canon Singapore Warranty Card  

*Terms and Conditions:

1) Promotion is valid for pre-orders made from 19 – 30 July 2019.              

2) Applicable to purchases made with Canon Singapore Authorised Dealers only.  Not valid with any other promotions.                                                                

3) Promotional free gifts redeemable at Canon Customer Care Centre starting 2 Aug 2019. Last Redemption date: 17 Aug 2019.                            

4) After registration of online warranty, customers may redeem Online Warranty Promotional Gifts at Canon Customer Care Centre with the following documents:

• Proof of Purchase
• Original Canon Singapore Warranty Card  

Product Specifications

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

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