Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III was announced in 2017 and is an APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 24.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon PowerShot G series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon PowerShot G series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X MIII
    Compare
    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G5 X MII
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    		July
    2019    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
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    2017    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G9 X II
    Compare
    		January
    2017    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X MII
    Compare
    		February
    2016    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G9 X
    Compare
    		October
    2015    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G5 X
    Compare
    		September
    2015    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G3 X
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    		June
    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.20"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G7 X
    Compare
    		September
    2014    		 20.2 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X II
    Compare
    		February
    2014    		 12.8 MP
    1.5-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon G16
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    		November
    2013    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G15
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    		September
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    922k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G1 X
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    		March
    2012    		 14.3 MP
    1.5-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G12
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    		January
    2011    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 2.80"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon G11
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    		December
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Articulated 2.80"
    461k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs PowerShot G7 X Mark II vs PowerShot G9 X.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
    •   USB Charging
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Price
    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III to its predecessor PowerShot G1 X Mark II and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
    Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1.5-inch
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 12.8 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4160 x 3120
    Timelapse Recording vs
    More Focus Points 49 vs 31
    Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
    Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
    Average Metering vs
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Environmental Sealing vs
    Lighter 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) vs 553 g (1.22 lb / 19.51 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
    More Expensive $1299 vs $799.99
    Reachs More Telephoto 72 mm vs 120 mm
    Less Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.0
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/3.9
    Min Normal Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
    Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
    Higher Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
    Speaker vs Mono
    Built-in Microphone vs Mono
    Shorter Battery Life 200 shots vs 240 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs PowerShot G1 X Mark II.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 7 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization with 4 stops of compensation.

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    Canon G7 X MII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G7 X MIII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Canon G9 X II
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G5 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Canon G9 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Canon G5 X MII
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G1 X II
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    1.5-inch

    12.8 MP

    Canon G3 X
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon G1 X
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    1.5-inch

    14.3 MP

    Canon G16
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon G7 X
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    1-inch

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    NFC

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III comes with LP-E13L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.


    Flash

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01"). It weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    115 mm (4.53")

    78 mm (3.07")

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    78 mm (3.07")

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    51 mm (2.01")

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    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III dimensions

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    EXCELLENT
    90

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III gets a score of 90 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    91

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III gets a score of 91 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    89

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III gets a score of 89 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and give score of 77 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    77

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    78

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III a score of 78 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps

    Video

    POOR
    50

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III a score of 50 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    91

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III a score of 91 for Focusing parameters.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    89

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III a score of 89 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    80

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III a score of 80 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    71

    We give Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III a score of 71 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


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