💡 Here’s a quick summary if you’re short on time:
- Out of the Canon G7X models the G7X Mark II has the best battery life in terms of the number of shots taken.
- G7X Mark II battery life is about 265 shots, (355 with ECO)
- G7X Mark III can get about 235 shots, (320 with ECO)
- Original G7X gets about 210 shots, (310 with ECO)
- (Video battery life mentioned later in this post)
- The Canon G7X, G7X Mark II and G7X Mark III all use the NB-13L battery pack and the CB-2LH battery charger.
You can get third-party versions of both the battery and the charger quite easily. - It takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to fully charge the battery in any of the Canon G7X models.
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Battery Life Comparison Table for G7X, G7X Mark II and G7X Mark III
See the table further below for all the specifics on how long the battery lasts for a G7X, G7X Mark II and a G7X Mark III.
Here’s a battery life comparison table below for the G7X models which includes: the battery needed, battery charger needed, battery life, charging time, etc.
| Specification | Canon Powershot G7 X | Canon Powershot G7 X Mark II | Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | NB-13L | NB-13L | NB-13L |
| Battery Charger | CB-2LH | CB-2LH | CB-2LH |
| Number of shots | ~ 210 shots | ~ 265 | ~ 235 |
| Number of shots (ECO mode) | ~ 310 shots | ~ 355 | ~ 320 |
| Movie recording *1 | ~ 40 mins | ~ 55 mins | ~ 55 mins |
| Movie recording 2* | ~ 1 Hour 10 mins | ~ 1 hour 30 mins | ~ 1 hour 30 mins |
| Playback time*3 | ~ 4 hours | ~ 5 hours | ~ 5 hours |
| Charging time*4 | 2 hours 10 mins | 2 hours 10 mins | 2 hours 10 mins |
| USB Charging? | No | Yes | Yes |
　- In [ AUTO ] mode, with all other settings set to defaults
　- With recording, stopping, zooming, and turning the camera on and off
*2 : Total time when shooting repeatedly under the following conditions:
　- In [ AUTO ] mode, with all other settings set to defaults
　- Automatically stop/resume after the time or capacity per recording is reached
*3 : Time when playing back a slideshow of still images.
*4 : Charging time for the NB-13L using the CB-2LH battery charger
The figures assume you are using the official Canon NB-13L battery pack.
Note about CIPA rating:
The number of shots and recording times suggested above are based on standardized tests using the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) rating.
CIPA ratings aren’t always the best indicator of practical use as they follow specific guidelines which may not be typical of every individual.
Due to this, the CIPA battery life ratings should be used as guidelines rather than concrete truth.
You may get less use out of the batteries than what is stated in the table above.
On the other hand, you may also get more life out of your battery than the CIPA specifications above.
💡 The number of shots you can get out of your battery will depend on things like how much you spend zooming, reviewing images, using flash and the temperature of the environment that you are shooting in.
What Battery Does the Canon G7X Series Use?
The Canon G7X uses the Canon NB-13L battery pack.
The NB-13L battery pack is a lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable battery.
The G7X Mark II and G7X Mark III also use the same NB-13L battery.
There are also third-party alternatives of the NB-13L battery and battery chargers, these third-party alternatives tend to be much more affordable.
Below is an example of the Canon-branded NB-13L battery pack as well as some third-party alternatives which come with a charger:
- Canon Battery Pack NB-13L
- Wasabi Power NB-13L Battery (2-Pack) and Charger
- OAproda NB-13L Battery with USB Charger
The official charger for the Canon NB-13L battery pack is the CB-2LH charger by Canon:
Even though the Canon G7X, G7X Mark II and G7X Mark III all use the same NB-13L battery, the battery life for each of them is slightly different.Â
This is because the power usage varies between the 3 cameras.
What Battery Charger do they use?
- The battery charger for the Canon G7X is the Canon CB-2LH battery charger.
- The battery charger for the Canon G7X Mark II is the Canon CB-2LH battery charger.
- The battery charger for the Canon G7X Mark III is the Canon CB-2LH battery charger.
Yes, that’s right, all of the Canon Powershot G7X models use the same CB-2LH battery charger.
How Long Does a Canon G7x Battery Take To Charge?
Assuming you are using the official Canon CB-2LH charger a Canon G7X battery will take around 2 hours and 10 minutes to fully charge the NB-13L battery pack.
This is the same for the G7X, G7X Mark II and the G7X Mark III.
This could vary depending on whether you are using a third-party battery or battery charger.
Which Is The Best For Battery Life Out Of The G7X, G7X Mark II and G7X Mark III?
You can see from the table earlier that even though they all use the same NB-13L battery, the battery life does differ.
Overall the G7X Mark II has the best rated battery life out of the three Canon Powershot G7X models.
Do I Need More Than One Battery For a G7X, G7X Mark II, G7X Mark III?
Regardless of which G7X model you have or are planning to get, you will want at least one replacement battery with you at all times.
Replacement batteries for Canon G7X, G7X Mark II and G7X Mark III:
You don’t want to run out of power in the middle of recording a video.
If you are going to be shooting several hours of video every day then you will probably want a minimum of 2-3 batteries in total.
Check out the following article about USB charging with the different G7X models where we also go through how you can charge the G7X Mark II and G7X Mark III using a USB.
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