Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Ricoh GR III Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs GR III - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Ricoh GR III: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

  • Introduced in October 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-72mm (3x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115 x 77.9 x 51.4mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 2.0″)
  • 399g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

GR III

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 102400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Fixed lens 28mm, f2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 109.4 x 61.9 x 33.2mm³ (4.3″ x 2.4″ x 1.3″)
  • 257g (8.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for GR III

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs GR III: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format: APS-C. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: PowerShot G1 X Mk. III an GR III sensor comparison

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Ricoh GR III Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

GR III
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 24.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 4
Auto Focus points (4)

49 9
Built-in flash (2)
Articulated monitor (2)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the built-in flash, the articulated display.

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 17 points.

Otherwise why to choose Ricoh GR III

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

GR III
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 102400 ISO
Weighs less (2)

399g
(12.9 oz.)		 257g
(8.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

460cm³
(29 cu.in.)		 225cm³
(14 cu.in.)
USB 3.0 (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the GR III are the larger sensitivity, the lower weight than the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

Yields 10 points for the GR III.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

GR III
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Ricoh GR III Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and GR III

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Ricoh GR III

17
10

We recommend Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III as better choice.