The newly-announced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is a new step for Canon with the flagship of its G-series line checking all the boxes of a DSLR in a very compact package. The 15-45mm lens offers a 24-72mm equivalent field of view on the APS-C format sensor with a variable aperture starting at a bright f/2.8 on the wide end.
The G1 X Mark III also has Canon’s highly regarded Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which provides solid performance for still image and video capture. It has a reasonable sensitivity range of ISO 100-25,600, which is also comparable to entry-level DSLRs like the recent entries in the Canon Rebel series. Throw in 1080/60p video capture and 7fps still shooting with AF tracking and you have a respectable imaging machine in your hands.
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
- 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC 7 Image Processor
- 24-72mm f/2.8-5.6 Lens (35mm Equivalent)
- Built-In Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Image Stabilizer
- ISO 25600, 9 fps Continuous Shooting
- Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
- Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction
The G1 X Mark III looks like a reasonable option for those interested in mirrorless cameras like the Canon EOS M line but would rather not fuss with the interchangeable lenses. It stacks up nicely against similar mirrorless options, including their respective kit lenses. Of course, price is at a premium at $1299 and it should be available in November 2017. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Gary G says
Great review and I’m glad to see what Canon is improving still image quality instead of getting the latest video gimmicks, which I don’t care about. I’ve seen other places that it has 1/2000th ordinary flash sync with either a leaf shutter or an electronic shutter (I’ve seen both “facts” – only one is right). I love to beat bright sunlight with an ordinary monolight flash, not HSS, when taking people photos and that would definitely have me reaching for my wallet, in addition to the bigger sensor and good focusing.
Joe says
Wow, another Canon rip off. The Sony a6300 shoots 4K UHD , 11 fps, larger APS-C sensor (1.5x crop vs 1.6x crop) , ext mic etc for $998 with 16-50mm power zoom OSS lens.? Plus 170 E mount digital cine lenses and 165 regular E mount lenses for the a6300 and other Sony E mount cameras with 45 having maximum apertures from F0.95 to F1.8.?
Scott says
While I don’t disagree with you that the Sony is probably a better value, you classification of the Canon to be a “Rip off” is an odd one. Are they stealing from you? Nope…
Why do Sony users always come across like everyone else is out to get them? It is very simple, Canon isn’t ripping anyone off, there is no one forcing you to buy this camera. If you don’t feel that it is the right choice for you… guess what? You don’t have to buy it! Simple.
Joe says
Not all Canon cameras are rip offs since the best new $199 camera I ever purchased was a new 1080p Canon T5 DSLR from Canon in Nov 2015 with 18-55mm IS II kit lens. It said refurbished but it was brand new with everything sealed in the box as to not make it’s dealers mad since they sold it for double that price back then. But this $1,299 camera with the same 1080p and slow fixed kit lens is going to have a fire sale to unload it’s inventory unless there is enough Canon fan boys to fall for that overpriced camera.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5779/22843473119_a3fa31f6e6_h.jpg
Scott says
Kind of an odd combination of specs for the price. I’m not sure who would actually purchase this camera? Your comment about it being for people who don’t want to “fuss” with interchangeable lenses is a reach. No one HAS to “fuss” with interchangeable lenses. Buy any camera in this class and it comes with a kit lens that is about the same as what this one has bolted on, and there is no one there forcing you to take it off EVER if you don’t want to (but they almost always do).
I teach photography and can tell you that people almost always want to “Fuss” with lenses after they have had it for a while. I can see serious buyers remorse coming for users of this camera after they have had it for a while.
Why would anyone buy this over the M5 (assuming they want a Canon)? Makes little sense to me.