Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
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8 years ago
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Review
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is the smallest zooming APS-C camera we've seen, but it feels like a step back from the Mark II. Canon's G1 X Mark II was almost a great camera. It had a solid, wide aperture zoom lens, paired with a bigger sensor than competing models. But there was no built-in EVF, and its 13MP image sensor didn't offer as much resolution as competitors like the Sony RX100 III. Its replacement, the G1 X Mark III ($1,299), ups the sensor size to APS-C, the same as you get in an SLR, while at the same time sizing down the body. But it comes at the cost of zoom range—the Mark II's 24-120mm f/2-3.9 zoom has been replaced by a shorter 24-70mm f/2.8-5.6 lens. Image quality is strong, but I question its value and place in the Canon line, especially when the G5 X delivers a longer zoom range with a brighter lens for a lot less money, albeit it with a smaller image sensor. Design and Features The big selling point of the the G1 X Mark III ($999.00 at Amazon) is its size. It's just a little bit bit bigger all around than the G5 X, which has a smaller 1-inch sensor and boasts an almost identical desig...
Pros:
- Big, APS-C image sensor
- Compact body
- Dual Pixel AF
- EVF
- Vari-angle touch LCD
- Dust and moisture resistant
Cons:
- Expensive
- Short, narrow aperture zoom lens
- Disappointing battery life
- Eye sensor active with LCD away from body
- Video limited to 1080p
8 years ago
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Review: A Powerful But Pricey Point-and-Shoot for Travelers
Advanced bridge cameras such as the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III ($1,299) can make great travel companions, because they have large image sensors and high-quality optical-zoom lenses.
Pros:
- Compact and lightweight
- Very good for travel
- Offers many scene modes
- Excellent in low light and challenging lighting
- Responsive swiveling touch screen
Cons:
- Lacks 4K video recording
- Only 3x optical zoom
- Slightly less versatile than other high-end bridge cameras
- Very pricey for its class
8 years ago
Excellent and light weight camera
I ordered this camera a few days before departing on a long out of the country trip. Should have given myself more time to learn the equipment because this is a fine camera with many features. The package arrived on time and in good condition.
8 years ago
Smartphones have captured the camera market a lot, yet for enthusiasts, only a camera can do the job. Canon recently announced PowerShot G1 XMark III, it is a high-end compact camera with a 24MP APS-C sized sensor, Dual Pixel autofocus, and a 24-72mm equivalent F2.8-5.6 zoom lens.
Pros:
- Build quality
- compact
- general shots
- landscapes
- controls
Cons:
- Expensive
8 years ago
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III review
Pros:
- + Impressively compact
- given the sensor size
- + Excellent control layout and handling
- + Class-leading image quality
- + Robust weather-resistant construction
- + Simple but powerful smartphone connectivity
Cons:
- Lens is somewhat limited in terms of creative potential
- Relatively poor battery life
- No 4K video recording
7 years ago
High quality build, great performance!
This camera gets a lot of negative attention because it doesn't have a microphone input and shoot 4k video, but for what you get, these are very small compromises. I looked closely at the Sony RX100 V before I bought this, which does rectify the above issues, but ultimately comes with some...
7 years ago
Good product, good delivery
Very pleased with delivery and, more importantly, the excellent little camera. Thanks.
7 years ago
I do long ocean swims several times each week and have been carrying a camera with me on those swims for the past thirteen years. I briefly tried towing a bowling ball (Canon 5D in giant Ikelite housing) behind me, but when it refused to focus on a Humpback Whale swimming by, I gave up on it.
6 years ago
Great
I bought this camera a couple of weeks ago based on the APS C sensor primarily. The reviews claimed a mushy lens and only a 24 to 72mm lens range. I after testing the camera finally found the shooting adjustments. They are listed by numbers such as 5 2 4 0 0.
6 years ago
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Can you put a gorillapod on the bottom (bendy tripod)
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