Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Review
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Our editorial take on the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III breaks new ground for the G-series by packing an APS-C sensor into a compact body, bringing genuine large-sensor image quality to a pocketable form factor. Reviewers agree that still image quality is excellent, with clean files from ISO 100 through 800 and Canon's Dual Pixel autofocus delivering accurate tracking and fast performance. The built-in EVF, vari-angle touchscreen, and weather-resistant body add versatility for serious shooters who want to travel light.
The trade-offs are significant, though. The APS-C sensor forces a modest 3x zoom range (24-72mm equivalent), and the f/2.8-5.6 aperture narrows quickly as you zoom. Battery life tops out at just 200 shots per charge, limiting all-day shooting. Video maxes out at 1080p/60fps, a notable omission in a camera at this price point. Reviewers note that while image quality impresses, the compromises required to fit a large sensor into a compact chassis hold the camera back from being a clear winner in its class.
- Excellent image quality with APS-C sensor, clean files up to ISO 800
- Fast and accurate Dual Pixel autofocus with impressive subject tracking
- Built-in OLED EVF and vari-angle touchscreen for shooting flexibility
- Weather-resistant body with compact, pocketable design
- Hot shoe for external flash or accessories
- Limited 3x zoom range (24-72mm equivalent) and variable f/2.8-5.6 aperture
- Poor battery life at just 200 shots per charge
- Video limited to 1080p with no 4K option
- Significant design compromises to accommodate large sensor
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The PowerShot G1 X Mark III comes with Canon's excellent on-sensor Dual Pixel autofocus, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, impressive tracking and great ...
Great as it is, the image quality alone isn't enough to make the PowerShot G1 X Mark III stack up. The big sensor has forced a compromise in the ...
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III produces excellent quality still images. It recorded noise-free images at ISO 100-800, with some noise ...
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About this product
First G-series APS-C.
Specs
- Usb
- Mini-USB (USB 2.0)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz), NFC, Bluetooth 4.0
- Card Slot
- SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
- Battery
- NB-13L, 3.6 V, 1250 mAh
- Battery Life
- Approx. 200 shots (screen on), 250 shots (ECO mode)
- Weight Grams
- 399 g
- Dimensions Mm
- 115 x 77.9 x 51.4 mm
- Optical Zoom
- 3x
- Aperture Range
- f/2.8-5.6
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24-72mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 3.9 in. (10 cm) at wide
- Bit Depth
- 14-bit
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 60 fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 35 Mb/s
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hot Shoe
- Yes
- Processor
- DIGIC 7
- Raw Format
- Canon CR2 (14-bit)
- Viewfinder
- Built-in OLED EVF, 2.36 million dots
- Hdmi Output
- Micro-HDMI (Type D)
- Digital Zoom
- 4x (12x combined)
- Video Format
- MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC-LC stereo audio)
- Filter Thread
- 37 mm
- Built In Flash
- Manual pop-up flash
- Autofocus System
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF (phase-detection)
- Total Megapixels
- 25.8 MP
- Video Recording Limit
- 30 minutes maximum
- Dust Moisture Resistant
- Yes
- Continuous Shooting Rate
- Up to 9 fps (AF lock), 7 fps (continuous AF)
- Sensor Size
- APS-C
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.2 MP
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 in. vari-angle touchscreen LCD, 1.04 million dots
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Stabilization
- Dual Sensing Optical Image Stabilizer (up to 4 stops)
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$999Buy
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