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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2 Comparison

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24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Canon cameras cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon SL2, which was introduced in June 2017 is a Entry-Level DSLR camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. There is only 4 months difference between G1 X III and SL2 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison. Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Canon G1 X III is ranked #6 out of 64 Large Sensor Compact cameras with an overall score of 69 whereas Canon SL2 is ranked #9 out of 82 Entry-Level DSLR cameras with an overall score of 69.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Canon SL2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-06-29
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 453g. 122 x 93 x 70 mm
  • Also known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced Canon EOS 100D Compare

Canon SL2 was replaced by Canon EOS Rebel SL3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 vs Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9)
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Canon EOS Rebel SL2
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 95% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 5.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 453 g 54 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
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Reasons to choose Canon EOS Rebel SL2 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
650 shots vs 200 shots 450 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries). Canon SL2 has external dimensions of 122 x 93 x 70 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 2.76″) and weighs 453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and the Canon SL2. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 19mm thinner than Canon SL2. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Canon SL2 doesn't. Once you put a lens on SL2, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Canon SL2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the Canon SL2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2.
Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon G1 X III and the the Canon SL2 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G1 X III is 54g lighter than the Canon SL2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on SL2, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the G1 X III has a big advantage over the SL2 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfies and video.


Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 have 24.0 MP resolution sensors but Canon G1 X III's sensor is APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) and Canon SL2's sensor is APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ).

Since Canon SL2's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Canon G1 X III.

Below you can see the G1 X III and SL2 sensor size comparison.

Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 Cameras


Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon SL2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon SL2 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SL2 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1 Cross Type Focus sensors
Good Battery Life: 650 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SL2 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Large Body
453g
Body Thickness 70mm
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SL2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SL2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Canon SL2 scores compare:

Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Canon SL2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 80 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #148 out of 1260 in all Cameras

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Canon SL2 vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2017-10-25 2017-06-29
Body Type Large sensor compact Compact SLR
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area 332.27mm2 332.27mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Canon EF/EF-S
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 no lens
Macro Focus Range 10cm no lens
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.54x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.80 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 399g 453g
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm 122 x 93 x 70mm
Battery Life 200 shots 650 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 79
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.6
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.4
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 1041
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