Rating 4.3 30 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
PC Magazine
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 But it comes at the cost of zoom range—the Mark II's 24-120mm f/2-3.9 zoom has been replaced by a shorter 24-70mm f/2.8-5.6 lens.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
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Tom's Guide
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
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Amazon
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.
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PC Quest
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
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Amateur Photographer
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
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Crutchfield
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...
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Amazon
7 years ago

Good product, good delivery

Very pleased with delivery and, more importantly, the excellent little camera. Thanks.
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dpreview.com
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.
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Canon
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.
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canon.com.au
6 years ago

Question

Can you put a gorillapod on the bottom (bendy tripod)
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