Canon Celebrates 30 Years of PowerShot with a PowerShot G7 X Mark III Commemorative Edition
Canon Celebrates 30 Years of PowerShot with a PowerShot G7 X Mark III Commemorative Edition
SINGAPORE, 17 March 2026 — Canon Inc. announced on 5 February 2026 that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of Canon's PowerShot digital compact camera lineup. In commemoration of this milestone, a PowerShot G7 X Mark III model featuring a special-edition colour in limited quantity and 30th anniversary logo will be released.
Since the launch of the inaugural PowerShot 600 in July 1996, the PowerShot lineup has expanded to cater to diverse user needs. Developed for users to enjoy capturing high-quality photos and videos with greater ease, the lineup has been embraced by users of all levels from beginners to advanced enthusiasts. The overall production volume of compact digital cameras including the IXUS series exceeded 200 million units in December 2025 worldwide.
The current PowerShot lineup consists of three series that are tailored to suit different lifestyle needs: the G series packs exceptional image quality and rich features into compact and lightweight bodies; the V series, enables effortless advanced video shooting, and 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 photo and video culture.
Launch of the PowerShot 30th anniversary commemorative edition
First launched in August 2019, the PowerShot G7 X Mark III delivers rich imaging capabilities with a 1.0-inch stacked CMOS sensor with approximately 20.1 effective megapixels1, optics with a large and bright maximum aperture, and a 4.2x zoom lens. In addition to still shooting, it is equipped with convenient video features such as the vlogging-centric Video Blog recording mode.
Thirty years of iconic legacy, captured in one extraordinary collector's piece. The 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, both2 of which comes with the 30th anniversary logo. This isn't just a camera; it is history in your hands.
Inaugural models of various PowerShot series
| Series | Product name | Release date |
| PowerShot | PowerShot 600 | July 1996 |
| PowerShot A | PowerShot A5 | April 1998 |
| PowerShot Pro | PowerShot Pro70 | November 1998 |
| PowerShot S | PowerShot S10 | October 1999 |
| PowerShot G | PowerShot G1 | October 2000 |
| PowerShot TX | PowerShot TX1 | March 2007 |
| PowerShot SX | PowerShot SX100 IS | October 2007 |
| PowerShot E | PowerShot E1 | September 2008 |
| PowerShot D | PowerShot D10 | May 2009 |
| PowerShot N | PowerShot N | April 2013 |
| PowerShot V | PowerShot V10 | June 2023 |
About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company covers 22 other countries and regions. The parent company Canon Inc. has a global network of more than 300 companies and employs about 165,000 people worldwide. Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common good.
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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.