2026 marks the 30 year anniversary of Canon’s PowerShot compact digital camera. To commemorate this anniversary, Canon has released a limited edition PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera with a limited color body design and 30 year anniversary logo. It is currently scheduled to be released in April 2026.
Since the launch of the original PowerShot 600 in July 1996, the PowerShot has seen a multitude of iterations. The PowerShot line was developed with the aim of making it easy for users to enjoy high-quality still images and video. It was popular among a wide range of users, from camera beginners to amateurs. As of February 2026, over 200 PowerShot cameras in the Americas have been released.
The 1.0 inch PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact digital camera featuring a stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 million effective pixels and a large aperture and a 4.2 x optical zoom lens. In addition to still image capture, there is a Video Blog mode for Vlog shooting. The limited edition model uses a unique graphite for the camera body, and the front ring has diamond knurling. In addition, the 30 year anniversary logo is printed on the body.
Key features
- 20.1MP 1″ Stacked CMOS Sensor
- Includes Wrist Strap and SD Card
- DIGIC 8 Image Processor
- 4.2x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
- 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
- 20-fps Shooting, 30-fps Raw Burst Mode
- Built-In Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Live Streaming & Vertical Video Support
Pricing & Availability
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III Graphite Kit – PowerShot 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Camera, which will be available with a Limited Edition Peak Design Cuff Wrist Strap and a 32GB SD card, is currently scheduled to be available in April 2026 for $1,299 USD.
Select Key Models in PowerShot History
| Product name | Launched |
| PowerShot 600 | July 1996 |
| PowerShot A5 | April 1998 |
| PowerShot Pro70 | November 1998 |
| PowerShot S10 | October 1999 |
| PowerShot G1 | October 2000 |
| PowerShot S100 DIGITAL ELPH | May 2000 |
| PowerShot SD100 | May 2003 |
| PowerShot TX1 | March 2007 |
| PowerShot SX100 IS | October 2007 |
| PowerShot E1 | September 2008 |
| PowerShot D10 | May 2009 |
| PowerShot N | April 2013 |
| PowerShot V10 | June 2023 |
