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

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

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

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Canon PowerShot G1 X: 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

PowerShot G1 X

  • Introduced in March 2012
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 14 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (See through)
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 28-112mm (4x), f2.8-5.8
  • No WiFi
  • 116.9 x 81 x 65.1mm³ (4.6″ x 3.2″ x 2.6″)
  • 540g (17.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X

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

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III features a APS-C sized sensor, while the PowerShot G1 X uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 332mm² (0.53 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III is somewhat larger than the PowerShot G1 X’s chip at 262mm² (0.42 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs PowerShot G1 X: The viewfinders

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.60x.

The PowerShot G1 X features

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III (0.60x)

PowerShot G1 X (0.60x)

Better choice: Draw

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

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

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

PowerShot G1 X

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Compact
Sensor cleaning (3)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 14.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 2
Auto Focus points (4)

49 9
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 12800 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

399g
(12.9 oz.)
540g
(17.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

460cm³
(29 cu.in.)
616cm³
(39 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are the larger sensor, built-in automatic sensor cleaning and the higher resolution. Additional pros for the Canon are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the PowerShot G1 X. Another advantage over the PowerShot G1 X: the more compact size, the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 35 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

PowerShot G1 X

Longer battery life (3, photos)

200 250

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X are that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 3 points for the PowerShot G1 X.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

PowerShot G1 X

Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Articulated screen

Video resolution

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

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

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Canon PowerShot G1 X

35
3

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